Geddy Lee Talks Memoir, What Paul McCartney Told Him About RUSH, Finding Neil Peart + More

I just realized that Geddy Lee has been to every Rush concert. Impressive!!

Geddy Lee is one cool cat. He comes across as one of the most confident and genuine people I have ever heard speak. I feel so fortunate to have grown up listening to Rush and having them as a part of my musical life.

Born and raised in Toronto, RUSH concerts at Maple Leaf Gardens in the 80s and 90s were a thing of magic. Those days are forever etched in my mind. I've had the pleasure of seeing Ged walking down Toronto streets and have met Alex twice randomly and he's fking hilarious ( of course ) and just a sweet guy. Saw Ged the other day at Massey Hall for his book tour and Alex surprised everyone and walked out on stage to interview him. I think everyone in the theatre was teary eyed. We love our guys forever. I hope they do get out there and play again, it IS what they do.

Rush will always be my favorite band for many reasons beyond just the music.

20:15 .. I LOVE that he corrected himself "When the Germans came in, I should say the Nazis"... there is a major difference and that is lost on many, including at that time.... Shows his deep intellect.

The first word that comes to my mind when I think about Rush is: Professionals. You know, there are a lot of successful bands who seemed to prioritize the sex and drugs rather than the rock and roll. Rush, besides being insanely talented musicians, worked their asses off for 4 decades to give their fans the best possible product, both in the studio and on the stage. Those of us who love rock music are the better for it.

Geddy Lee is an amazingly normal guy...given his other-world level of talent. Thanks for doing this interview. Best of luck in the future for Geddy and Alex. RIP Neil.

I'm 57 and feel like a teenage kid watching this interview. He is someone I would be over the moon just to shake his hand. Just listened to all rush as a teenager through Moving pictures, Naming them all in order, all tunes. Just love Rush.

Rush will never know how many human beings their music has touched throughout the world. God Bless Rush. God Bless the maestro!!

Such a great band. No hate, drug issues or drama. Just 40+ years of exceptional music and value to their fans. My favourite Geddy quote pertains to how much he knew he owed his mother growing up and how he wanted to prove he was a hard working professional and not an ‘effin lunatic.

I could listen to Geddy talk all day. He's such a decent guy.

I shed tears every time they talk about Neil.

Geddy is so down to Earth, it's minb-blowing! You'd think a man with his talent, accomplishments, and influence would be super big-headed. Nope. So humble, kind, and greatful. As were/are Alex and Neil.❤

Beside being a superb musician, Geddy is a great storyteller. The history of his mother and father is amazing considering the world at the time.

I met Geddy in KC years ago. He is the sweetest guy you would want to meet, as was Alex. Very gracious and engaging... made me love my favorite band even more. The musical talent he has is astounding.. long live Geddy Lee.

I am 61, but began playing bass guitar and double bass at the age of 15 years old and studied it at college after high school. I laughed when he said, “bass players are human too”. I remember the last time that I was personally complimented for my bass playing; it was 1997. I was in an alt rock band, playing in a bar near Grant, Michigan (north of Grand Rapids), at a nice bar out in the middle of nowhere. In the back of the dance crowd, there was this older couple dancing. Nothing unusual, they were holding each other, looked like a farming couple. At one time during the night, the wife came up to me and said, “I wanted to say that you are a good bass player”. I’ll never forget it to this day. We bassists do not get compliments very often.

Always love to hear Geddy. His a great story-teller. A Rush fan since the 70s.

Every conversation with Geddy that I watch is like talking to an old, good friend. To be that kind of a person is an art.

I love the story about Neal's audition. And the drums hanging out of the Ford Pinto 😂. Priceless

Geddy and Neil are the best Bass n' Drum duo period. Songs always with a wild twist 5/8, 7/8 time with these guys dialed in so naturally.