Geddy Lee
Acting
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
Acting63
movieRush: Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)
2023
Bass guitars, Synthesizers, vocals
movieRush: Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)
2022
Bass guitars, Synthesizers, vocals
movieRush: R40 Live
2015
Himself on Bass, Synthesizers, Vocals
movieRush: R40
2014
Himself
movieRush: The Rise of Kings 1968-1981
2014
Himself / Musician
movieRush: 2112
2012
Himself
tvChicago Fire
2012
Geddy Lee
movieRush : Working Men
2009
Himself
movieI Love You, Man
2009
Geddy Lee - Rush
movieRush - Snakes & Arrows Live
2008
Himself - Vocals, Bass
movieRush: R30
2005
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
tvHow I Met Your Mother
2005
Geddy Lee
movieRush in Rio
2003
Self - Vocals, bass and acoustic guitars, synthesizers
movieRush: Different Stages - Live
1998
Bass guitar, Synthesizers, Vocals
movieRush: Chronicles
1990
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
movieRush: A Show of Hands
1989
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
movieRush: Grace Under Pressure Tour
1986
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
movieRush: Exit... Stage Left
1982
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
Creator1
Production1
Sound1
movieThe Body Electric
1985
Music Score Producer