How Geddy Lee Joined Rush | The Big Interview

Legendary bassist Geddy Lee reveals how he became the bassist for the beloved rock band Rush on The Big Interview.
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[@ravingircey]

Class act and extremely modest given the huge talent he is. Proud that he is from my country. Very proud of Rush in general.

[@chrismusso6569]

He's so humble

[@0okamino]

He has plenty of reasons not to be, yet he is.

[@massapower]

Talented is born within. And what a talent on GEDDY 😁👍🏻

[@raymondlieurance5124]

I have seen Rush live 3 times in Tulsa Oklahoma. Years ago. Very clean live show.

[@alphagt62]

I saw them 3 times in the late 70’s, in Richmond Va. I was hooked from the first song I heard on the radio

[@burgandynichols5399]

Ive been listening to RUSH since i was in Jr High. Absolute fan. I really admire that he is grounded and cordial about how he grew up. Geddy Lee is certainly a perfect example of what happens when you actually follow your innate abilities. He and his band mates are on my list of admirable people.

[@Jo-oc8sc]

“I got into a bad crowd”, said with a grin !

[@TerribleCovers11]

Lovely fella. As much as i love the crazy, brash rockstars. I love the humble, modest rockstars just as much.

[@toothnail605]

Rush had a work ethic that we all can learn from, and that plays a big part of their success; not to mention they split the $$ three ways and made an effort to get a long and not be selfish. Saw them Permanent Waves Tour and Moving Pictures + seven other times. They showed up on time and played like it was their last day on earth. Again we can all learn a lot from these three guys. There lol will `never be a power trio like that ever again. Peace

[@hoppilandkalle3]

Nice interview! Dan Rather 92yo....respect!

[@PMC47]

Geddy is always a treat to watch. On and off stage. I love the fact that he's proudly displaying his order of Canada pin on his lapel. 🇨🇦✌️

[@thumper8869]

Love him !!

[@peterrfowler16]

A lovely chap, Very interesting to listen to

[@Suzbatin1000]

A working class hero is something to be and Geddy is boss

[@kellywilson8440]

French fries with gravy is Poutine yummy stuff , Thanks for all the years of great music you rock Geddy Lee !

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

GREAT JOB ALL...THANX 4 MAKING Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO the music worldwide. LOVE YOU ALL...!!!....MUCH LOVE.!!

[@vayabroder729]

Love those Wandrè guitars on the piano.

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

so great life details !!!

[@thebiffer100]

Love it! You and I are (almost neighbours)...you were in Willowdale and I was from Downsview...basically we are Manor Boys. In fact my dad's nephew was Mel Lastman. My older brother was musically gifted and was in a rock band "The Tempos" about your time mid sixties who actually furthered their careers in such bands such as Lighthouse. I think you too are die hard Blue Jays fans too.....Shalom Alechem.

[@flowerchild89]

I enjoyed this video!

[@user-fy2zc8yy6n]

Right on man, done proper, keep it up 👊 🍀

[@QuarrellaDeVil]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="197">3:17</a> I'm guessing that he's talking about Jeff Jones. Always fun to show someone a Burton Cummings performance and ask them about the tie to Rush.

[@AA-eq5wk]

creating something to counter hardship covers up the blank canvas

[@PatrickSherman-dg6co]

I wonder where that first Bass is what name brand how much it cost

[@Suzbatin1000]

Was this only 5 minutes long?

[@AXSTV]

This is just a clip, the full episode can be watched here: www.axs.tv/channel/the-big-interview-with-dan-rather/the-big-interview-with-dan-rather-season-5/video/rushs-geddy-lee/

[@fever_spike]

@@AXSTVMost definitely worth the watch! Thank you so much, Dan and AXS TV! ♥️♥️♥️

[@douglewis6924]

Jeff Jones was replaced by Gary Lee in 68

[@0okamino]

Then Geddy was briefly replaced a bit later in 1969, which was a disaster because Geddy is irreplaceable. It was a smart move to get him back into the band.

[@Suzbatin1000]

What happened

[@Ebgb3150]

I always wanted to like Rush but there are times Geddy Lee shrieks like a constipated grandma desperate for relief. That said, imagine Rush without Ged- it would never work. I find earlier Rush a bit more intriguing lyrically.

[@bassage13]

Obviously Dan Rather is not a musician. Any musician would have asked Geddy if he still had that first guitar.

[@salviaspuzzle]

The truth is that he applied for the circus but was turned away. The freaks kept throwing up when they looked at him.

[@imagine9265]

Rush was overrated along w GEDDY LEE.

[@funkster007]

Perhaps they should've had Yoko sing for them.

[@SaintMartins]

Yet you like lennon a known woman abuser. It's confirmed he beat both wives and one of his girlfriends.....and he's your musical hero ? 😃😃😄😄

[@lindaward5376]

Rush had a unique style that was completely different from the cookie-cutter music being played on the radio today, which is likely why some people don't like them.

[@tonylevin6200]

Overrated?’ Obviously you know nothing about Rush, music or playing the bass.

[@imagine9265]

@tonylevin6200 IM SURE THERE ARE BANDS U NOT CRAZY ABOUT BUT THEY GET ALOT OF RECOGNITION AS FAR AS GEDDY I DIDN'T SAY HE CANT PLAY BASS I JUST DONT LIKE HIS VOCALS. IM NOT A FAN OF FOO FIGHTERS BUT I. A FAN OF DAVE GROHL HE'S THE AMBASSADOR OF ROCK BUT IM NOT CRAZY OVER HIS MUSIC IT'S CALLED A OPINION LIKE A**HOLES EVERONE HAS ONE ,!