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Geddy

Geddy is a given name and nickname that is used in English-speaking contexts. It is most widely recognized today as the stage name of Geddy Lee, the Canadian musician and longtime member of the rock band Rush.

Geddy Lee was born Gary Lee Weinrib on May 29, 1953, in Toronto, Ontario. He is the

Rush achieved substantial critical and commercial acclaim and is regarded as one of the most influential groups

bassist
and
lead
vocalist
for
Rush,
a
progressive
rock
band
formed
in
1968
in
Canada.
Lee
joined
Rush
as
a
teenager
and
became
its
frontman,
also
contributing
keyboards
on
some
recordings.
The
band
developed
a
reputation
for
complex
arrangements
and
technical
proficiency,
blending
hard
rock
with
increasingly
sophisticated
textures.
Notable
Rush
albums
featuring
Lee
include
2112
(1976),
which
helped
establish
the
band’s
musical
direction,
and
Moving
Pictures
(1981),
a
commercially
successful
release
that
remains
one
of
their
best-known
records.
Lee’s
distinctive
high
vocal
range
and
intricate,
melodic
bass
lines
are
characteristic
elements
of
the
band’s
sound,
alongside
his
use
of
synthesizers
during
the
1980s.
in
progressive
rock.
The
band
was
inducted
into
the
Rock
and
Roll
Hall
of
Fame
in
2013,
recognizing
its
impact
on
rock
music
and
Lee’s
pivotal
role
as
a
principal
member.
Lee’s
work
with
Rush
has
influenced
numerous
bass
players
and
musicians
across
rock
and
metal
genres.