Geddy Lee from Rush visits Norman's Rare Guitars

Geddy Lee from Rush went to Norm's warehouse and #NormansRareGuitars to check out some basses!

[@Jakeman90210]

geddy lee needs a t.v. show where he just goes around buying all the basses in the world.

[@bikerhighmiler8998]

He could be the Jay Leno of bass collectors.

[@nathanstevens259]

I'd watch that lol

[@YYZed12]

@@bikerhighmiler8998 lmaooo

[@SimonParkes-ud4jn]

He has a show coming soon on Discovery + - not buying basses but talking to bass players and hanging out.

[@BAJARACER43X]

You know its a good day when Geddy Lee shows up

[@bobbyvoltage7171]

Love Geddy Lee. Love Rush. Sooooo happy I got to see them live a few times. The best band in the galaxy...

[@MrAnt_StephenC]

Geddy Lee is an icon, as are Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart. Been a Rush fan since the early 80's and have seen then perform live several times. One of the greatest rock bands ever.

[@1966kairo]

my left leg has "THE RUSH SCAR" i got it gashed open at a RUSH CONCERT at THE HOLLYWOOD SPORTATORIUM" in Hollywood Florida early 80's. there was a huge riot at the concert entrance where Hollywood police were shooting tear gas at RUSH fans. as I was helping a girl get up off the floor who got gassed someone threw a broken glass bottle the hit me and ripped my leg open to the tune of staples and sutures. 24 staples and 33 sutures... I still made it in the show and watched it with my leg all tied up with bloody concert shirts. lol... After show paramedics took me to Hollywood memorial hospital off of Hollywood blvd. WAS AN AWESOME SHOW.... QUALUDES RULE!!!! RORER 714 BABY.... LOL

[@michaelk507]

one of???

[@daghetto101]

@@michaelk507That alone is a great compliment. Saying theyre the best is not really objective or i would say stretched. Coming from someone who thinks Rush is the Greatest Band in the world.

[@mattrogers1946]

Would have liked to hear Geddy play.

[@mattrogers1946]

Big Rush fan. Geddy is a distinctive singer.

[@mattrogers1946]

No way, the Ampeg SVT!!

[@mattrogers1946]

No way, the Ampeg SVT!!

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

They put out more albums than anybody I know you can hear them play live probably on over 6 live albums. Exit Stage Left was my favorite.

[@betterthandeadohyea4500]

You can by one of their CD"S LOL!

[@daisymouri2302]

Geddy Lee is a phenomenal talent. And a really funny guy!

[@holdwholetruthholy1511]

I admire the graceful silence that Geddy maintains throughout the unexpected suffering that Norm proudly captured on video and posted for all to acknowledge. So thankful that I was able to see everyone having stand there and look at the dork holding the camera while you take some time saying nothing. Norm this verifies that you're an absolute hero... Geddy Lee's "buddy". hahaha Maybe they'll write a song about this glorious event: " Time Without Purpose". Lighten up everyone... including you, Norm

[@marcushogan6613]

People seem to diss Rush all too easily. While they're not my favorite band they're three of the most talented musicians around and have produced some really inventive and unique music. Lee just seems to be such a nice guy and possibly my favorite bass player. Huge fan of Working Man, Xanadu and Limelight. An all time classic group for sure. Also greeting everyone from Galway, Ireland on St. Patrick's day! Love the videos Norm and Mark!

[@antreb15]

I appreciate their musicianship but I wouldn't RUSH to buy their albums. :-)

[@marcushogan6613]

Fair enough. I'm a total music snob who listens to Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Led Zep, The Who, Queen etc but I've only started listening to Rush recently and I'm really liking some of their music.

[@gordonm.7387]

People who hate stay at home til doomsday brother. Peace to all rockers. Amen to God.

[@antreb15]

There are no gods but you can adopt a musician as one. ;-)

[@mac163]

Who Disses Rush?

[@chevken1831]

I hope that Gary Lee Weinrib sticks around for many more years. Love to you and Alex Zivovinonvitch. Respect always. You guys and Neil made music that touched me like anyone else. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@paulbrighton4771]

Geddy Lee. Legend. Brilliant rock bass player. Inventive, clever, talented, and one of the nicest guys I've ever met.

[@photopicker]

I saw Rush open for The Tubes and Kiss at Winterland 1975. We were 16. It was a great show. An essential chapter in a early rock baptism. $5.50 a ticket!

[@scoooterlee3544]

So cool! I was all about The Tubes and saw them in Chico CA in '75', though, didn't find RUSH til '78'. Late bloomer.

[@photopicker]

The Tubes stole the show. Best theater rock ever.

[@noahjuan2234]

The Bill Spooner era was the best!

Saw them early 80s, Moving Pictures tour at the original Boston Garden. Being a drummer of many years I was in heaven.

[@nokomisjeff]

@@scoooterlee3544 I saw them with Mason Profit in Illinois, May1975. $5.00 tickets. They immediately became my favorite band.

[@spacep0d]

Geddy Lee and Rush. Legend!

[@michaelj.schenk1390]

Teddy you are just awesome ,I have your favorite bass tattoo on my right forearm. Thank you for all you do in this tucked up world , God Bless you and your family and all of RUSH

[@AudiophileTubes]

Geddy and RUSH are rock royalty LEGENDS! Great musicians, and great all around guys too!

[@paradox5391]

Geddy Lee, the legend.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Very cool. A Canadian music legend. I love Rush. I saw them twice live.

[@AudiophileTubes]

I saw them 74 times LIVE over the decades! So there! LOL

[@g.medina3717]

Awesome Living Legend! 👍🏼😎

[@jsilence418]

I'm here with My friend GEDDY LEE from RUSH, He is here without his two band mates today , who are also my friends, GEDDY'S wife stayed in the car , she is also my friend. GEDDY'S daughter stayed in CANADA if she was here she could also be my friend.

[@fonkamex]

jsilence418 that’s it all about Norman, everyone who is famous and buy a bass there is instantly his friend.

[@dog61]

"My Buddy" Geddy Lee. *rolls eyes*

[@aquilesjorgerabaud1030]

He's My hero. My inspiration! Thank you so much

[@opposeglobalism4188]

Geddy Lee is so cool.

[@headknocker8999]

I love me some RUSH & having Geddy & Skully in the warehouse picking thru the goods is fantastic, Always in search of tone.

[@craigusselman546]

as a canuck this makes me so proud GEDDY

[@WayneMemphisMojo]

Such coolness ... I can dig it ... thanks for sharing the visit with us

[@stevenordstedt2535]

Cool guys with Geddy my favorite Bass/Lead Vocals/Keys/Taurus pedals guy

[@Burps___]

"I just wanted you to know that you're the only bassist that I've ever opened up these guitars to. It's my life's work. See that red one? I'd tear it from my collection for $500k. But since we're like family, it's yours for $475k, but I sure hate to see it go".

[@rreszler]

Yea Norm we love you and what you do but check that ego!

[@jackflash5659]

LMFAO!!

[@gardeningwithscience1317]

I bet he says that to every bass player that walks in

[@doncampbell9444]

Geddy has been my hero since 1981. Oh, how I wish I could meet him.

[@jsimo1431]

rush always kills it live. always!!

[@duckbrew]

Did kill it live..

[@SpookyJaxn]

rush killed mneil psrt

[@MacTeee]

That '59 P Bass that belonged to Jimmy Bryant's bass player he's talking about is an absolute beast of an instrument. Geddy should play it more often!!!

[@franklindelanoroosevelt9177]

AYW MARK AGNESI GUITAR OF THE DAY, I’ve always dreamed of going to Norman’s rare guitars when I learned about it through Instagram and marks videos but I’ve ALWAYS DREAMED OF Meetin geddy Lee, just imagine walking into Norms shop and seeing geddy lee in there! I would faint!

[@charlescote1675]

Just shows no matter how many cool guitars and gear you already have, it never gets old going to the music store :-)

[@bilbobobbytoucansam]

Dude, i would do ANYTHING to meet a member of Rush.

[@houserpowerwsp]

I met Geddy and Alex backstage at Red Rocks.. and it was surreal and of course they were real cool

[@bilbobobbytoucansam]

houserpowerwsp You sir, are one of the luckiest people alive!

[@Burps___]

omgWoWfAx Would you offer chocolate swirlies to strangers at a truck stop on Interstate-5 at midnight on a Saturday?

[@bilbobobbytoucansam]

Cool One lol, why not? It sounds easy enough 😂

[@HBSuccess]

I've always liked Rush- but anyone who doesn't needs to check out their documentary ""Beyond the Lighted Stage" . It will seriously change your perception. I liked them before - but really 'got it' afterwards. Then saw them (same year) at the NYS Fair - we were in the 5th row - they totally killed it. They performed "Moving Pictures" end-to-end (Tom Sawyer... YYZ... Red Barchetta , etc ) .. , plus another full set of other "Rush Hits" through the decades. The guy beside us had seen them live over 100 times... and when you start asking around at a show that's not atypical of a Rush fan.

[@jillwiegand4257]

Love Geddy Lee!!!!!!! 💕👍💪😁😎

[@rockdaddy2168]

How in the world can Geddy do all that singing and play outrageous bass lines at the same time? Must have 2 brains.

[@VimyScout]

As honest and as humble as a man can be is Norm.

[@MrStranger1944]

Sometimes I feel sorry for Mark. He looks like me at a family reunion.

[@gizzycatcat6468]

I fucking love Rush. Geddy Lee is a fucking guitar god

[@Mr1Gitrdone]

"All the Worlds a Stage" is my choice.They were young,his voice was high and great,and they cranked it on that album.Saw the live show too.

[@hermanhelmich]

Mr1Gitrdone yes, all the way

[@holdwholetruthholy1511]

Exit Stage Left is my #1. It's frickin' flawless. And it's live. The drum solo ( debut of the revolving drum set) on that album is Neil at his peak. I'd rather not listen to other versions of many of the songs - live or studio. Perfect Rush.

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

"Don't go changing." Love it!

[@nickmurray9193]

One of my two biggest heroes right there. Geddy has made such a massive impact on my playing, I would love to meet him, Alex, and Neil one day. Now you just have to get John Frusciante in there and you'll have covered both of my idols! :D

[@DudeWithThePoop]

Awesome! My favorites are what's featured on Studio Albums 1989-2007, those seven albums seem to be ignored compared to their earlier works.

[@CMRinehart]

No question Geddy definitely is a super nice guy.

[@theplourde]

Mark is just so chill here

[@Bertae]

Oh jeebz! Pretty please do a video of that black matching headstock pbass! Dayuuum

[@guidohatzis.8201]

Well. That was awkward.

[@Stevo_Drums]

Geddy is so cool and a super nice dude. I'm sure he was as happy to hang with Norm as Norm was to hang with him.

[@Bartek9391]

Too bad Geddy didn't SLAP DA BASS even just for a while.

[@olganesterowicz]

That would be awesome to hear him playing!

[@lesglover6515]

Hahaha SLAPPA DA BASS hahaha!!!

[@shubhamlele5395]

*slyap da byas

[@blue-tb2fd]

40 years of Rush for that ;)

[@laffilmfest3759]

Great video!!

[@qualityserbi]

Love the man.

[@stephenharper8935]

Well... if I ever come into possession of a kick ass bass guitar... I would literally give it to Geddy. It would be in the RIGHT hands!

[@TheDp1965]

Every ones seems to be Norms buddy..... Cheers.

[@Ron_Padgett]

So cool!

[@PC160]

Was hoping to see what basses Geddy was checking out/buying.

[@MrPeteBaker]

Cool to see Geddy in PBass, seems like an old punk!

[@Anson120]

Everybody say "Geddy Lee". "Who is Geddy Lee?" Best bass player ever come on.

[@melvynobrien6193]

Used to see Rush at the Generator on Yonge St when there were about ten people in the audience.

[@MOSTGHALONE]

I want a guitar shop like his.

[@ThomasTERichmond]

Great vlog! Happy st Patrick's day

[@rotorhead58d]

a legend

[@Vodatrio]

cool place, when we.ll arrange our us tour norm.s gonna be a must. love geddy&rush btw

[@norcalhozay]

Norm I love ya man, Mark, you're cool. Norm Jr.....come on maaaaaaaaaaaan!

[@greggdavenport20]

Awesome Norm

[@lestudiomorin-heights9141]

Awesome Geddy

[@stevewright2972]

Green with Envy !

[@jgodin312]

AND THE MEN WHO HOLD HIGH PLACESSS

[@RickLambert]

Argh.. right by where I live. Wish somehow could get advance notice!

Ladies and Gentlemen, the one, the ONLY, Geddy Mothertruckin Lee!

[@GuitarlosCarlos]

GOOD LOOKING INSTRUMENTS

[@melvynobrien6193]

Geddy bought his first Ricky in T.O. after he checked mine out when I was playing for The Paupers. I went on to great success and fame, but Geddy disappeared into the mists of time.

[@markanthonyreyes7225]

Geddy Lee is a genuis

[@rustyouthouse5907]

Geddy's at Norm's buying stuff. With Skully. I really wanna believe they're out there for more than that.

[@Stevo_Drums]

It's anybody's guess. Geddy doesn't seem like the type of musician to "retire," so with or without Neil, I'm willing to bet he's working on something.

[@rustyouthouse5907]

My thoughts exactly. I would love to hear that it's 'the guys' again, but that could be VERY wishful thinking.

[@GGGG-si3jr]

Would of been nice to hear him play

[@neonskyline1]

Geddy is what real rock stars should be like, Lemmy as well, both actually did their own thing and it paid off

[@lauramoore9659]

Hi Geddy & the GANG!

[@smoo7hecriminal02]

glad this was recorded on a vhs

[@Marty2011uk]

You know what is good about Canada. Rush, Trailer Park Boys and they make some really good SciFi tv.

[@btantlinger]

Geddy isn't stupid. He collects vintage basses, and then increases their value just by him owning them. I bet he doesn't even look at these basses after he buys them. Just sticks them in a safe, like a bar of gold. He also probably gets to write them off on his taxes since it's a "tool" of his trade. Very smart investment.

[@biomacca]

a pity that my English is bad because I would very much like to understand the videos that I see about this incredible band. at least I'm glad that I had the honor of seeing their show at maracanã, where they recorded the dvd rush in rio

[@timlamb9428]

The guys in rush seem to be so real and just like regular joes while others are still hiding behind their mr cool rock star persona.

[@Vigilant_Guardian]

on sale now Geddy Lee's "big beautiful book of bass"

[@RonSharpsDeluxeTV]

I discovered Rush in 1980.

[@noahpennington5993]

Mark is so hyped lol

[@pjet8042]

Geddy's still shoppin'... that means he's still looking to play... a good sign.

[@TheBassplayinggoalie]

What bass was Geddy talking about from the last tour? He played a bunch.

[@cw9888]

Tweeted by markagnesi from Norman's back in Oct. 2016: One last P-Bass for the night. This one of a kind, 1959 Fender Precision Bass was custom ordered for bassist Rue Barclay who played with Jimmy Bryant. This original Olympic White over Sunburst finish featured a gold anodized pickguard, maple neck and matching headstock, and was ordered to match Jimmy's '59 Jazzmaster with the same appointments. A matching gold anodized guard Mandocaster completed the set. Matching headstock on Fender bass does not become an option on custom colors until 1962, and typically only on Jazz bases. I sold this bass a couple years back to the one and only Geddy Lee who used it nightly on #Rush 40th Anniversary Tour. How rad is that??!!!!?!! @geddyimages @normansrareguitars

[@cw9888]

Really? He mentioned the story of the bass and Norm's at all 7 shows? Such a bizarre comment.

[@melvynobrien6193]

I used to see Rush at The Generator in Toronto when there were about ten people in the audience.

[@kaitlinmichaels5094]

GEDDY LEE!!!! OMG :D

[@buckcampbell4292]

Let Geddy talk!

[@1966kairo]

Someone from Geddys camp called me asking to purchase my "NOEL REDDING" Jazz bass. The bass played at WOODSTOCK and came with sales receipt from "MANNYS MUSIC" in NYC. PURCHASED 3 DAYS BEFORE THe Woodstock concert in upstate NY. Has the original Set list for all the songs Jimi Hendrix played and several are crossed off and changed in the handwriting EXPERTS quoted in writing as belonging to a left handed Jimi Hendrix. Told Geddys camp have Geddy Lee call me and Ill think about it. WHEN THE TIME COMES ITS GOING TO THE "NEW YORK CITY HARD ROCK CAFE for the world to enjoy... HOW MANY BASSES DOES GEDDY LEE OWN? i have same sickness as Geddy... Im at 296... Just ask anyone the knows me of my beautiful collection....

[@andrewpappas9311]

Love Rush, Geddy is one of my favourite bassists and that band makes me happy to be Canadian (And from Toronto :D) But anyway what kind of bass were they talking about?

[@zaprodaju1661]

Everyone's his buddy

[@littleroot2]

So which bass was it from Jimmy Bryant's band voted the best of the last tour?

[@mattludlam2194]

What about the voice of geddy lee? How did it get so high? I wonder if he speaks like an ordinary guy I know him, and he does

[@alexandersmith2542]

The handshake was terrible xD great video!

[@MisterTee]

Geddy Lee is quite skilled

[@SwaybackJack]

Great blooper reel. Did anyone actually record him playing one of your fine guitars? Make sure you get every second of the reverb-soaked surf chicks, though...

[@Strideo1]

What about the voice of Geddy Lee How did it get so high? I wonder if he speaks like an ordinary guy? (I know him and he does!)

[@utubeaf3c0]

Is that Mark Agnesi of Gibson?

[@MyMfDominoes]

HOLY SHIT ITS GED

[@gordonm.7387]

The man himself. IN THE FLESH!

[@jamesdio2948]

Holy..... You got an Aria pro double z geetar for me in that place?

[@angusyoung9594]

Who's Scully? Is that Geddy's tech?

[@thomasvogel7361]

He is cool .however his mom is even cooler . She said entertainer .very good. Love IS the only thing in life. Thank your mom .