UPDATE - 7/29@1:15PM: On a Geddy-related note (literally), the band Dearly Beloved, which features Geddy Lee's nephew Rob Higgins on bass/vocals, is playing at Arlene's Grocery in New York City tomorrow evening at 7PM. The band's most recent album is 2008's Repo, Repo, Repo. I've mentioned Rob and his band a couple of times on the site in the past, and back in 2001 Geddy Lee co-produced the album Foolscap for Rob's then band Rocketscience. This album included guest performances by Ben Mink as well as Geddy, who sang background vocals on the song Space Suit. Thanks to Skip Daly for the heads up.
On this day back in 1953, our favorite singer/bassist - Gary Lee Weinrib (aka Geddy Lee) - was born in Willowdale, Toronto. That makes Geddy 56 years young today! Happy birthday Geddy! May you have many more. Today is also the 35th anniversary of Neil Peart joining Rush! Also, 35 years ago tomorrow Rush bought equipment for their first tour at Long and McQuade Music in Toronto, including Geddy's black Rickenbacker, Alex's Gibson Les Paul Deluxe and Neil's Silver Slingerland drums which are soon to be up for auction.
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