My Effin' Life

Written by Geddy Lee

Narrated by Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Cliff Burnstein

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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Nov 14, 2023
• ISBN: 9780063159433

Geddy Lee

Geddy Lee is the vocalist, bassist, and keyboard player for the Hall of Fame rock group Rush, with drummer Neil Peart and guitarist Alex Lifeson. The most successful Canadian music group in history, Rush is only third behind The Beatles and The Rolling Stones for the most consecutive gold or platinum albums sold by a rock band, and has performed before millions of fans around the world. Ranked by Rolling Stone as among the top bassists of all-time, Rush's energetic frontman has long been acclaimed for his wizard-like musical talent and mesmerizing performances. Geddy lives in Toronto, Canada.

Reviews for My Effin' Life

[dramos692007 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Beyond amazing. I wish the stories of such an incredible rollercoaster of a life never ended..

[v8ttchg9m2 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Good insights about the music of Rush I loved it!

[brad lukes · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Must read for any Rush or rock and roll fan. Fabulous read, loved it

[David Dietrich · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It’s Geddy, just as you’d hope he would be. I’d originally preordered this book on Amazon before it was being identified as a book by-and-about Geddy Lee. Then, many months later, after my physical copy arrived, as the book reached the top of my reading stack, I found that an audio version - read by Geddy! - was available, I cued it up. And I was richly rewarded. I cried in places, laughed in many others, and loved every minute.

[Cindy Freese · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Best effin’ memoir! A must read for true rock fans!

[Lauralyn Johnson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very good book, even better because it’s read by Geddy himself.

[Michael · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Geddy Lee is not just an amazing musician, but he is a great storyteller. He is so intelligent and sensitive. His telling of what his parents went through at the Nazi death camps, his honesty about marital difficulties at certain points, and the losses of beloved friends and family, including Neil Peart, makes this far more than just a fun rock retrospective. This made me laugh, and it brought tears to my eyes. I wish I could meet him to tell him how much his story resonated with me.

[Trevor · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I could not put this book down. Lee is not only a brilliant musician but a wonderful writer with a wicked sense of humor. One of the best memoirs I’ve read in ages!