Geddy Lee Reveals Why He Never Collected Basses During His Rush Career

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  @MrMrdlegend · 7 years ago (edited)

  Such a smart, levelheaded and humble guy.  All 3 of them.. that’s why they stayed together so long as well as knew when to quit while on top

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• KI

  @kimberlyquintanilla5493 · 6 years ago

  I absolutely love Geddy Lee.  He is such a cool interviewee.  He's so polite and down to earth.  Just an amazing person with a genuis musical talent.  RIP Neil.😢💝

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• FR

  @franvarga709 · 3 years ago

  Geddy Lee just blows my mind every time I hear his interviews.  He is so thoughtful and articulate, and yet humble and so true to himself.  Amazing person,  I hope to see him perform again some day. PLEASE!!!

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• TE

  @tedfordsdrumworld910 · 6 years ago

  "Neil is fine". Geddy was honoring Neil by respecting his wishes and answered that question without hesitation and with a complete poker face knowing he 40 year friend and bandmate was dying of cancer. Much respect to Geddy as if I didn't have a truck load for him already.

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• GE

  @GentleGiantFan · 6 years ago

  &quot;And Neil&apos;s doing great?&quot;<br><br>Anyone else get chills hearing that? At the time of this interview I never would have guessed what he was going through. Seems like with hindsight, you can see, by Geddy&apos;s response, Neil&apos;s health was riding on his mind as well as Alex&apos;s and their families and friends closest to them. Same can be said when Yes was inducted into the RRHoF by Geddy and Alex, but no Neil. At the time, I just thought it was Neil&apos;s somewhat introverted personality (which I don&apos;t hold against him). It never dawned on me he was battling cancer.<br><br>&quot;I can&apos;t pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend&quot; never rang so true. RIP Neil.

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• TE

  @tempus_fugit7366 · 7 years ago

  The fact that Chris Squire made Geddy&apos;s top 5 list is a terrific salute!

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• MO

  @morrisdane · 7 years ago

  Been giging 37 years now All because of Geddys Tone , 2112 forever!!!

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• FR

  @freetob1 · 6 years ago (edited)

  I met Neil and Geddy in Daytona Florida back in 2015. I never bothered them in acknowledging that I knew who they were. It was fun for the few days that I could just be around them at the hotel. I had a temp job cleaning there with a bunch of catty witches LOL but I even had time to talk about bikes, as I ride too. Neil talked about bikes a tiny bit and Geddy sat down near the flower garden and chatted a bit. I was delighted and it was fun to just be normal with him. This put them at ease. Rest Easy Neil Top drummer ever and Hey Geddy, if you see this, I am the tall brunette Joyce. It was a pleasure to meet you both. I left and reside in Nashville for the time. God Bless and heal your hearts to RUSH, my very first real concert, &quot;Moving Pictures&quot; Alpine Valley late 8&apos;s maybe 1981. I would have to find me ticket stub and I am sure that I still have it. Geddy, I was so flattered that you would even speak to me and I never told a soul till now.

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• LI

  @liams706 · 7 years ago

  My absolute favorite bass player. He has an incredible talent for not only music, but communicating. Such a genuine and humble man.

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• DE

  @DefinitelyMiamiVice · 3 years ago

  The fact he was asked about Neil, and thinking not only how painful that was for Ged to be asked, but that he had to play it straight, and respond as if all was indeed well, when in fact, it sadly wasn’t…I just can’t imagine how agonizing that was to have to keep all the emotions in check each time the questions would come up about Neil, especially as Ged, Alex and the rest of the inner circle were keeping his illness a secret from everyone per Neil’s explicit request. As Ged stated during his and Alex’s interview with Strombo, “On one hand you’re being dishonest, but on the other hand you’re keeping a promise to a dear friend, so fuck the dishonesty part.” (Can’t recall his exact wording on it, so that’s paraphrased.)<br><br>Rest easy, Neil…we love and miss you dearly. Thank you so very much for everything. 🙏🏻♥️

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• RA

  @rancid2222 · 6 years ago

  All these years Rush was still touring and I never went to a show. &nbsp;What a mistake.

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• TO

  @tooruoikawa8985 · 7 years ago

  Geddy is so humble and easy to listen to. Great interview.

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