Geddy Lee
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Summary
Geddy Lee was born on July 29, 1953[1], in North York[2]. He has worked as a singer[3], bassist[4], keyboardist[5], pianist[6], and manufacturer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,352 views/month, #4,947 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Canada[9]
- Occupation: composer[10], songwriter[11], record producer[12], musician[13]
- Educated at: Georges Vanier Secondary School[14], Newtonbrook Secondary School[15]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of Canada[16]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: rock music[19], progressive rock[20], hard rock[21], traditional heavy metal[22]
- Record label: Atlantic Records[23], Mercury Records[24]
- Commons category: Geddy Lee[25]
- Voice type: tenor[26], baritone[27], countertenor[28]
- Family name: Weinrib[29]
- Given name: Gary[30], Lee[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Geddy Lee[32]
- Commons gallery: Geddy Lee[33]
- Instrument: bass guitar[34], guitar[35], piano[36], keyboard instrument[37], voice[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Birth name: Gary Lee Weinrib[40]
- Name in native language: Geddy Lee[41], Geddy Lee Weinrib[42]
- Start of work period: 1968[43]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[44]
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Country: CA[45]
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Began / founded: 1953-07-29[46]
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Genre(s): rock[47]
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Community tags: canadian, rock[48]
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MusicBrainz ID: 283fb96d-1f5c-4b74-9bea-3e4504f07fa3[49]
Why It Matters
Geddy Lee has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Geddy Lee born?
Geddy Lee was born in North York[2].
What did Geddy Lee do for work?
Geddy Lee worked as a singer[3], bassist[4], keyboardist[5], pianist[6], and manufacturer[7].
Where did Geddy Lee go to school?
Geddy Lee was educated at Georges Vanier Secondary School[14] and Newtonbrook Secondary School[15].
What awards did Geddy Lee receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of Canada[16].