Geddy Lee OC (born Gary Lee Weinrib, July 29, 1953) is a Canadian musician who is the vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist for the progressive rock group Rush. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Lee grew up as the son of Polish parents who were both survivors of Nazi concentration camps Dachau and Bergen-Belsen. Lee’s stage name (and later legal name) “Geddy” was inspired by the heavily-accented pronunciation of his given first name “Gary” by his grandmother. In 2004, Canadian Jewish News would feature Lee’s reflections upon his mother’s experiences and his own Jewish heritage.

An award-winning musician, Lee’s style, technique, and virtuosity on the bass guitar have proven very influential in the rock and heavy metal genres, inspiring such players as Steve Harris of Iron Maiden, John Myung of Dream Theater, Les Claypool of Primus, Cliff Burton of Metallica, and countless others. Lee’s vocal style, while less influential, is ... read more »