My Effin' Life: From Holocaust Roots to Rock and Roll Stardom

Lee, Geddy

ISBN 10: 0063159414 / ISBN 13: 9780063159419

Published by Harper, 2023

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: My Effin' Life: From Holocaust Roots to Rock and Roll Stardom
• Publisher: Harper
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0063159414
• ISBN 13: 9780063159419
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: acceptable

About this title

Synopsis

The long-awaited memoir, generously illustrated with never-before-seen photos, from the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Rush bassist, and New York Times bestselling author of Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass.

Geddy Lee is one of rock and roll's most respected bassists. For nearly five decades, his playing and work as co-writer, vocalist and keyboardist has been an essential part of the success story of Canadian progressive rock trio Rush. Here for the first time is his account of life inside and outside the band.

Long before Rush accumulated more consecutive gold and platinum records than any rock band after the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, before the seven Grammy nominations or the countless electrifying live performances across the globe, Geddy Lee was Gershon Eliezer Weinrib, after his grandfather was murdered in the Holocaust.

As he recounts the transformation, Lee looks back on his family, in particular his loving parents and their horrific experiences as teenagers during World War II.

He talks candidly about his childhood and the pursuit of music that led him to drop out of high school.

He tracks the history of Rush which, after early struggles, exploded into one of the most beloved bands of all time.

He shares intimate stories of his lifelong friendships with bandmates Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart—deeply mourning Peart’s recent passing—and reveals his obsessions in music and beyond.

This rich brew of honesty, humor, and loss makes for a uniquely poignant memoir.

About the Author

Ranked by Rolling Stone as among the top bass players of all time, Geddy Lee is the vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rock group Rush. In his spare time, he is an avid collector of baseball memorabilia and vintage watches, a birdlife photographer, quaffer of fine wines, and devoted family man. The author of Geddy Lee’s Big Beautiful Book of Bass lives in a leafy borough of Toronto, Canada, with some of his favorite humans.