My Effin’ Life
My Effin’ Life by Geddy Lee is a long-awaited memoir published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2023, featuring 511 pages of content. This edition offers an illustrated account filled with never-before-seen photos, providing insights into the life of the iconic bassist of Rush, a band renowned for its significant impact on progressive rock. Lee shares his journey from his early life as Gershon Eliezer Weinrib, reflecting on his family’s experiences during World War II and his evolution as a musician, co-writer, and vocalist within the band.
In this memoir, Geddy Lee candidly recounts his childhood, the challenges he faced, and the pivotal moments that led him to pursue a career in music. He explores the history of Rush, detailing the band’s rise to fame and the deep bonds he formed with his bandmates, including the profound loss of Neil Peart. The narrative encompasses themes of music, personal memoirs, and the complexities of life, making it a rich exploration of Lee’s experiences both inside and outside the band.
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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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