The long-awaited memoir generously illustrated with never-before-seen photos from the iconic
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Rush bassist and 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 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--
