Geddy Lee
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- July 29, 1953 (age 73)
- Birthplace
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Biography
Best known as the vocalist, bassist, and keyboard player for the rock group Rush, which also features drummer Neil Peart and guitarist Alex Lifeson. Rush is the most successful Canadian music group in history, and is the third most prolific seller of consecutive (American) Gold and Platinum Records and videos, behind only the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Lee's spectacular bass-playing ability has earned him a reputation similar to that of his bandmates. All three share the distinction of being among the most highly influential virtuosos in their crafts. Geddy Lee is a natural overachiever when it comes to the production and performance of his music. He is equally well known for his wizard-like bass-playing ability as he his for his magical juggling of bass, singing, playing keyboards, and triggering his own pre-recorded accompaniments during live performances, all while maintaining his trademark enthusiasm as Rush's "frontman". Geddy has, in the past carried the dubious distinction of a hard-rocking, if somewhat unnatural, high-pitched singing voice. This has matured over the course of Geddy's career into a voice that is more widely accepted outside of Rush's original core hard-rock following, and shines most especially on recent Rush albums such as 2002's "Vapor Trails", and Geddy's polished 2000 solo album, "My Favorite Headache". After their longest break from recording and touring, A highly successful 2002 tour brought Rush back to the United States, Canada, and Mexico, to the great anticipation of fans. Rush ended their 2002 tour with their first-ever shows in Brazil, where they played to 125,000 fans in three nights. The final performance of the 2002 tour was captured on DVD as Rush in Rio (2003), which was certified double-platinum within weeks of its release. Geddy is the son of Polish parents who were survivors of the Nazi concentration camps. In addition to his composing, arranging, and performing duties for Rush, Geddy has produced albums for various other bands, including Rocket Science.
Known For
Filmography
Rush: Live at the Capitol Theatre, 1976
Movie · as Himself
Pinkpop - The Vintage Years (1975-1979)
Movie · as Himself
CFNY: The Spirit of Radio
Movie · as Self
Rush: Grace Under Pressure (Super Deluxe Edition)
Movie
Neil Peart: No One's Disciple
Movie
A Beautiful Thing
Movie · as Self
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Movie · as Self
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Movie · as Self
Rush: Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)
Movie · as Bass guitars, Synthesizers, vocals
Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?
TV · 4 eps
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
Movie · as Self
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
Movie · as Self (Rush)
Rush: Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)
Movie · as Bass guitars, Synthesizers, vocals
Rush: Cinema Strangiato - R40+ Director's Cut
Movie · as Himself
From Cradle to Stage
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Movie · as Self
RUSH: Cinema Strangiato 2019
Movie · as Himself
Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind
Movie · as Self
Rush - Hemispheres (40th Anniversary Edition)
Movie · as Himself
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
Movie · as Self
Rush: A Farewell To Kings (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
Movie · as Himself
Rush: Time Stand Still
Movie · as Himself
Rush: 2112 40th Anniversary Edition
Movie · as Himself
Rush - Live from the Rabbit Hole 1990
Movie · as Himself
Rush: R40 Live
Movie · as Himself on Bass, Synthesizers, Vocals
Being Canadian
Movie · as Self
Randy Johnson: The Big Picture
Movie
Rush: The Rise of Kings 1968-1981
Movie · as Himself / Musician
Rush - Live at The Molson Amphitheater 1997
Movie · as Himself
Rush: R40
Movie · as Himself
Rush: R40 Completist DVD (Blu-Ray Edition)
Movie · as Himself
Rush - Clockwork Angels Tour
Movie · as Himself
The Big Interview With Dan Rather
TV · as Himself · 1 ep
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
Movie · as Fred
Rush: 2112
Movie · as Himself
Inner Rush
Movie · as Self
Chicago Fire
TV · as Geddy Lee · 1 ep
RUSH: Time Machine
Movie · as Self
Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush
Movie · as Himself
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
Movie · as Self
Classic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures
Movie · as Himself
I Love You, Man
Movie · as Geddy Lee - Rush
Rush : Working Men
Movie · as Himself
Rush: Retrospective 3 Video Collection
Movie · as Self
Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live
Movie · as Himself - Vocals, Bass
That Metal Show
TV · as Self - Guest · 1 ep
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
Movie · as Self
Rush: The Game Of Snakes & Arrows
Movie · as Himself
Rush: R30
Movie · as Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey
Movie · as Self
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Movie · as Self
How I Met Your Mother
TV · as Geddy Lee · 1 ep
Rick Mercer Report
TV · 1 ep
Toronto Rocks
Movie · as Self
Rush in Rio
Movie · as Self - Vocals, bass and acoustic guitars, synthesizers
The Boys in Brazil
Movie
Rush: Different Stages - Live
Movie · as Bass guitar, Synthesizers, Vocals
Classic Albums
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Rush: A View From The Palace
Movie · as Himself
Rush: Chronicles
Movie · as Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
Rush: A Show of Hands
Movie · as Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
Rush: Grace Under Pressure Tour
Movie · as Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
Rush: Through the Camera Eye
Movie · as Himself
Through the Camera Eye
Movie
Tears Are Not Enough
Movie · as Self
Rush: Exit... Stage Left
Movie · as Himself - Bass, Synthesizers