My Effin' Life
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Narrated by:
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Geddy Lee
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Alex Lifeson
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Cliff Burnstein
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Written by:
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Geddy Lee
About this listen
The long-awaited memoir from the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Rush bassist, and bestselling author of Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass.
Includes two new songs by Geddy Lee, available exclusively in the My Effin’ Life audiobook.
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 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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Heartfelt
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Highly recommend listening to the audio version.
One of the best biographies I have ever read
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Geddy‘s storytelling ability is second to none, and oh, what a story.
Excellent!
Geddy, Alex, and Neil, thanks for the memories.
Love you guys!
A life well lived.
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An Amazing Life Story
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A man of grace
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I have listened to several audiobooks books by entertainers that had some downtime during the pandemic that allowed them the time to sit down and reflect on their life and write it all down. I’m happy that Getty Lee was willing to share his story.
Happy I listened
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Incredibly Insightful.
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What an effen’ life!
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Effin' Amazing
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Bought the print edition as well but love to hear the whole story from Mr. Lee himself.
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