My Effin' Life
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4.8 • 4 Ratings
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Publisher Description
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.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
“Geddy Lee is finally telling his story in My Effin’ Life. So much loss, so much love, so much humour and, of course, so much rock ’n’ roll all wrapped up in one book,” George Stromboulopoulos says about his latest book club pick. “How can Strombo’s Lit not celebrate the memoir of Geddy Lee?” When the frontman for one of rock’s most beloved power trios decides to share his story after half a century in the limelight, you bet we’re ready to listen. Rush singer and bassist Geddy Lee opens up about just about everything. He’s candid about the sadness and tragedy that’s touched him, from being the child of Holocaust survivors to the terrible loss of bandmate Neil Peart’s daughter. But the tone is just as often easygoing and fun, as Lee shares his irreverent thoughts on many aspects of his career—we particularly loved his expletive-loaded defence of his infamous high-pitched vocals, not to mention his hilarious firsthand advice on why rockers should never drop acid before talking to the press. And of course, you can see the same heart and soul that’s made him an icon as a rock vocalist in every moment of this book.
