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My Effin' Life

By: Geddy Lee
Narrated by: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Cliff Burnstein
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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.

©2023 Geddy Lee (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers

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Complete History of the band Rush

Excellent book by Geddy Lee. It was so enlightening hearing Geddy describe the behind the scenes of the band's history. You will go from laughing to crying listening to Geddy and Alex describe the loss of Neil and so many others. I highly recommend "My Effin' Life".

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Never knew Rush like this before!

This story is an amazing journey into the past. I always wondered what it was like to be a member of Rush. I now have so many painted pictures from this book, that mind is once again filled with the curiosity and wonderment I experienced back in 1983! Amazing!

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A must listen for Rush fans!

Not only his story, but read by him as well. Not sure anyone else could have done it justice, between the Yiddish words and accents of his various family members and friends. Audio is the ultimate way to experience this book.

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Excellent Storytelling!!

Thank you Geddy for speaking so candidly and so beautifully about your life and the lives of those around you. Storytelling at its finest.

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A wonderful look into my life long musical hero’s lives.

From a life long Rush fan, it wasn’t hard to feel so much emotion listening to this book, thank you!!

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Big effin voice

I want thank you for leaving chapter 2 in, I’m sure you made your mom and dad proud that you pass this along (so we never forget). Oh and btw I LOVE RUSH!!!

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Geddy thank you for taking the time to do this I first heard RUSH in 1978 and from then on you were my favorite, I own a black Rickenbacker Bass from 1980 still playing it Neil RIP you are missed . Time to remember

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Awesome

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. I especially enjoyed the chapter on Geddy’s parents. I really appreciate him sharing the stories of his parents in the holocaust. It really does tie in to how he grew and developed into the man he is today. Thank you Geddy for this wonderful memoir of your life!

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Bigger Fan

Great storytelling - if you are a fan, you will be an even bigger fan when you reach the end.

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In Geddy's Voice

I have been a big fan of Rush since I heard Subdivisions. My sons and I have been to many concerts. But looking back, I felt such sadness when Neil passed that I listened to Rush less. Somehow hearing Geddys story of dealing with that loss freed me! Rush 24/7!

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