My Effin’ Life
My Effin’ Life by Geddy Lee is a long-awaited memoir published by HarperCollins Publishers on September 30, 2025. This edition spans 544 pages and is presented in English. In this memoir, Geddy Lee, the iconic bassist of the legendary rock band Rush, shares his personal journey both within and outside the band, offering insights into his life as a musician and the experiences that shaped him.
Readers will find a candid account of Lee’s childhood, his family’s history, and the evolution of Rush from its early struggles to its status as a beloved band. The memoir includes never-before-seen photographs and explores themes of friendship, loss, and the pursuit of music. Lee reflects on his relationships with bandmates Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart, as well as his family’s experiences during World War II, creating a narrative that blends humor and poignancy. This richly illustrated memoir provides a unique perspective on the life of one of rock and roll’s most respected figures.
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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.
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