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 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.

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