Band-members, Musicians and Performers
- Geddy Lee - lead vocals, bass, bass pedals, minimoog, oberheim 8-voice synthesizer, OB-X, moog taurus
Geddy Lee (Full-name: Paul Gary Lee Weinrib) born 29 July 1953 in Toronto, Canada. He started playing bass guitar at the age of 13 and later formed the rock band Rush with drummer John Rutsey and guitarist Alex Lifeson. The band released their first self-titled album in 1974 and went on to become one of the most successful and influential rock bands of all time, with a career spanning over five decades.
Throughout his career with Rush, Lee has been known for his high-pitched voice and intricate bass playing, and has been cited as an influence by many musicians. In addition to his work with Rush, Lee has also been involved in various side projects and collaborations, including a tribute album to legendary rockers Cream.
Lee has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to music. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest bassists of all time and continues to be an important figure in the world of rock music.
- Alex Lifeson - guitar, moog taurus
Alex Lifeson (Full-name: Aleksandar Živojinović) a Canadian musician and songwriter and the guitarist for the rock band Rush. Born on 27 August 27 1953 in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada as Aleksandar Živojinović, Lifeson co-founded Rush in 1968 with drummer John Rutsey and bassist Geddy Lee. Over the years, Lifeson has become known for his intricate and innovative guitar playing, and has been an integral part of Rush's signature sound.
Throughout his career with Rush, Lifeson has been a prolific songwriter and has contributed to the band's numerous hit songs and albums, which have sold millions of copies worldwide. In addition to his work with Rush, Lifeson has also been involved in various side projects and collaborations with other musicians.
Lifeson has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to music, and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Rush. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists in rock music history and continues to be an important figure in the world of rock and roll.
- Neil Peart - drums, timbales, gong, orchestra bells, glockenspiel, wind chimes, bell tree, crotales, cowbells, plywood
Neil Peart (Full-name: Neil Ellwood Peart) a Canadian musician and songwriter and the drummer and primary lyricist for the rock band Rush. Born on 12 September 1952 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Peart joined Rush in 1974, replacing original drummer John Rutsey. Over the years, Peart became known for his virtuosic drumming style and complex drumming patterns, which have inspired many musicians and have been an integral part of Rush's signature sound.
In addition to his drumming, Peart was also responsible for writing the lyrics to many of Rush's songs, and his thoughtful and introspective writing has won him widespread critical acclaim. Throughout his career with Rush, Peart was regarded as one of the greatest drummers in rock music history and has been cited as an influence by numerous musicians.
Peart was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Rush and has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to music. He passed away on January 7, 2020 at the age of 67. Despite his passing, Peart's legacy as one of the greatest drummers in rock music history lives on.
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