Geddy Lee
Actor
Born July 29, 1953 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.
Filmography
Rush: Live at the Capitol Theatre, 1976
Himself
Rush: Grace Under Pressure (Super Deluxe Edition)
CFNY: The Spirit of Radio
Self
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Self
Rush: Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)
Bass guitars, Synthesizers, vocals
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
Self
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
Self (Rush)
Rush: Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)
Bass guitars, Synthesizers, vocals
Rush: Cinema Strangiato - R40+ Director's Cut
Himself
From Cradle to Stage
Self
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Self
RUSH: Cinema Strangiato 2019
Himself
Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind
Self
Rush - Hemispheres (40th Anniversary Edition)
Himself
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
Self
Rush: A Farewell To Kings (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
Himself
Rush: 2112 40th Anniversary Edition
Himself
Rush - Live from the Rabbit Hole 1990
Himself
Rush: Time Stand Still
Himself
Rush: R40 Live
Himself on Bass, Synthesizers, Vocals
Being Canadian
Self
Rush - Live at The Molson Amphitheater 1997
Himself
Rush: R40
Himself
Rush: R40 Completist DVD (Blu-Ray Edition)
Himself
Rush: The Rise of Kings 1968-1981
Himself / Musician
Rush - Clockwork Angels Tour
Himself
The Big Interview With Dan Rather
Himself
Rush: 2112
Himself
Chicago Fire
Geddy Lee
Inner Rush
Self
RUSH: Time Machine
Self
Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush
Himself
Classic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures
Himself
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
Self
Rush : Working Men
Himself
I Love You, Man
Geddy Lee - Rush
Rush: Retrospective 3 Video Collection
Self
Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live
Himself - Vocals, Bass
That Metal Show
Rush: The Game Of Snakes & Arrows
Himself
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
Self
Rush: R30
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
How I Met Your Mother
Geddy Lee
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey
Self
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Self
The Boys in Brazil
Rush in Rio
Self - Vocals, bass and acoustic guitars, synthesizers
Toronto Rocks
Self
Rush: Different Stages - Live
Bass guitar, Synthesizers, Vocals
Classic Albums
Self
Rush: A View From The Palace
Himself
Rush: Chronicles
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
Rush: A Show of Hands
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
Rush: Grace Under Pressure Tour
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
Tears Are Not Enough
Self
Rush: Through the Camera Eye
Himself
Through the Camera Eye
The Body Electric
Rush: Exit... Stage Left
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers