Geddy Lee is a famous Canadian musician. He is also a songwriter and singer. He is best known as the lead singer, keyboardist and bassist of the rock band Rush. Lee has been part of the band since 1968. He has won numerous awards and released an album as a solo artist.
Fast facts
| Famous name: | Geddy Lee |
|---|---|
| Real name/Full name: | Geddy Lee Weinrib, OC |
| Sex: | Male |
| Age: | 68 years old |
| Date of birth: | July 29, 1953 |
| Birth place: | Willowdale, Toronto, Canada |
| Nationality: | Canadian |
| Height: | 1.78 m |
| Weight: | 80 kg |
| Sexual orientation: | Straight |
| Marriage status: | Married |
| Wife/spouse (name): | Nancy Young (m. 1976) |
| children: | Yes (Julian, Kyla) |
| Profession: | Musician, singer and songwriter |
| Net worth in 2023: | 50 million dollars |
Biography of Geddy Lee
Geddy Lee Weinrib was born on July 29, 1953 in Ontario, Canada as Gary Lee Weinrib to parents Mary Weinrib and Morris Weinrib.
He had a bar mitzvah at age 13 and was raised Jewish. He attended Fisherville Junior High School in Willowdale, Toronto, Canada. When he was nine years old, he started performing.
Back in high school, Lee and his friends turned their basement into a practice space. He dropped out of school to pursue a career as a performer.
Geddy Lee Age, height, weight
Geddy Lee was born on July 29, 1953, and is 68 years old as of 2023. He is 1.78 m tall and weighs 80 kg.
Career
Geddy Lee founded the rock band Rush in 1968 together with Neil Peart and Alex Lifeson. A year later, they started performing professionally at recreational events, high school dances and in cafes. They started writing original songs and performing them in bars and clubs. By 1972, the band started performing live.
Rush’s self-titled debut studio album was released in 1974. They released two albums a year later, ‘Fly by Night and ‘Caress of Steel.’ In 1976, ‘2112’ was published. The album ‘A Farewell to Kings’ was released in September 1977. It was followed by ‘Hemispheres’.
“Permanent Waves”, “Moving Pictures”, “Signals”, “Grace Under Pressure”, “Power Windows”, “Hold Your Fire” and “Presto” were their 1980s albums. Rush released the album Roll the Bones in 1991. ‘Counterparts’ was released in October 1993. Their album ‘Test for Echo’ was released in 1996.
Rush released ‘Vapor Trails’ in 2002. This was followed by ‘Snakes & Arrows’ in 2007. ‘Clockwork Angels’, their latest studio album, was released in 2012. They also have nine compilation albums, ten video albums, 11 live albums, six box sets, one EP, one remix album, 32 music videos and 78 singles to their credit.
Geddy Lee debuted as a solo artist in 2000 with the album ‘My Favorite Headache’. In 1982, he became the producer of the Boys Brigade album.
Geddy Lee achievements and awards
Geddy Lee and Rush were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. In 2012, he received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. In 1996, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. In 1994, he was inducted into the Juno Hall of Fame. He received several other honors and titles together with his band Rush.
Geddy Lee Net Worth 2023
Geddy Lee’s net worth is estimated to be more than $50 million as of November 2023. He has released 19 studio albums with his band Rush. His albums have gone platinum on numerous occasions. He also released an album as a solo artist and some other albums. He has released multiple singles and music videos with Rush. Another source of his wealth is his work as a rock arranger for the movie ‘South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut.’
Geddy Lee is widely regarded as one of the world’s most popular singers. He achieved considerable success as the lead singer of Rush and released several albums. It was featured in the documentary ‘Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey’. Geddy Lee also appeared in the episode ‘How I Met Your Mother’.
Geddy Lee Wife, Marriage
Geddy Lee married Nancy Young in 1976. Julian and Kyla are the couple’s two children. He is a wine collector who has amassed a collection of 5,000 bottles. He enjoys baseball, and among his favorite teams are the Detroit Tigers, Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs.
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