Geddy Lee of RUSH Collects Baseball Memorabilia

[quinnsryche]

On VH1 Classic last night, there was a show that premiered called Rock Icons. This episode was about Geddy Lee, bass player for RUSH. About 20+ minutes into it, he briefly shows off his baseball collection. Pretty cool stuff including single signed baseballs of HOF pitchers including a Christy Mathewson single signed ball. Take a look if interested. At the beginning you can also see him with some bats but it's just a quick shot. Pretty cool look into one of the top 2 rock bass players of all time (along with John Entwistle) in my opinion.

[rjackson44]

Tony hi i saw this very cool love rush .

[barrysloate]

I'm listening to The Spirit of Radio as I'm posting.:)

[Jantz]

Hi Tony

I saw this episode some time ago. As you said, it was interesting to see some of Geddy's collection.

"top 2 rock bass players of all time" - What, no love for Billy Sheehan? :)


Jantz

[quinnsryche]

Hi Tony

I saw this episode some time ago. As you said, it was interesting to see some of Geddy's collection.

"top 2 rock bass players of all time" - What, no love for Billy Sheehan? :)


Jantz


He's very good, but not in the same upper echelon with those 2. Most people don't know who he is and that sure doesn't help!

[earlywynnfan]

Years ago Lee and I went head-to-head on two huge lots of Negro Lg signed baseballs. We each won one. He donated his to the NL museum in KC. While I always thought that was cool, I'm pretty surprised he wouldn't have gone higher on the lot I won, since I'm pretty sure a superstar musician has deeper pockets than an elementary school teacher!

[ethicsprof]

very interesting,Tony.
thanks for sharing!!!
all the best,
barry

[7nohitter]

He's a regular at Blue Jays games....sits right behind the plate.

[mrvster]

seven times....one of my fav bands of all time....besides police ....ect....

[gnaz01]

seven times....one of my fav bands of all time....besides police ....ect....

By far Rush is my favorite......seen them half a dozen times myself

[cool-vintage]

Here is a video that features his collection off of their documentary "Beyond the Lighted Stage." (Skip to about 2:50)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7tsXHkLf9w

Looking forward to seeing them this summer.

[Sportsguy20]

He's a regular at Blue Jays games....sits right behind the plate.

I have seen him behind home plate. :D

[DaveW]

What about Flea? On the All-Star team, I'd put Entwistle at 1st bass and Fea at 2cnd bass.:D

[irishdenny]

AweSoMe ToPiC!!! Didn't know about Mr Lee and His Collection...
"WoW", Christy Mathewson Auto Ball? He Definitely Moves Up the Scale of,
"Who's the All Time Greatest Base Player's"...

However, (& Not ta Boast) I've Seen Them All...
And iN My Humble Opinion, Mr. Stanley Clark was the Best of the BEST!

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Years ago Lee and I went head-to-head on two huge lots of Negro Lg signed baseballs. We each won one. He donated his to the NL museum in KC. While I always thought that was cool, I'm pretty surprised he wouldn't have gone higher on the lot I won, since I'm pretty sure a superstar musician has deeper pockets than an elementary school teacher!


Love that museum. The gentleman that I worked with gave me permission to use images as a baseball card promo giveaway that I designed.


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[CW]

It's nice to see so many Rush fans here. :) It seems like they're more popular than ever, 40 years and going strong. I see parents bringing their kids to shows -- entire families -- so the appeal has spanned generations.

Here's the story (http://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2008/06/05/1507/Geddy-Lee-donates-baseball-collection-to-Museum) that Ken referred to about the Negro League Museum donation from Geddy and a photo (http://www.blackchickontour.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Geddy-Lee-Autograph-Baseball-Collection-Negro-Leagues-Baseball-Museum_.jpg) of the collection.

On a related note, a fan made some cool Rush virtual trading cards (http://rushcards.weebly.com/archives-phase-ii.html), similar to what Topps might have produced for a Rush card set. :)

[TUM301]

"What can this strange device be, when I touch it it gives forth a sound"..........

[Beatles Guy]

I can't wait until May to catch Rush's 40th anniversary tour. Though John Entwistle has crossed over, I'll have the privilege of seeing The Who a little earlier that week. The month of may will be epic :)

[quinnsryche]

See them while you can. Geddy said on That Metal Show last night he won't say this tour is a "farewell" tour but it will be quite awhile before the next one. He said Neal doesn't want to tour anymore (in different words). On another note, I saw RUSH in the mid 80's with strep throat and a 104 degree temperature. The next morning I was fine. Not to say it was magic but that show was magical!

[Duluth Eskimo]

I too have sent that in the past. Rush is the best and put on a great concert. The timing those guys have is incredible. True perfectionists. Glad to see everyone has good taste.

[darwinbulldog]

Funny to see a Rush thread here. I was just watching this the other day. I went to high school (and college actually, but I wasn't at the party they describe) with these guys.

http://teamcoco.com/video/jay-and-mark-duplass-air-drum

[the 'stache]

Love love love love Rush! I've seen them three times in concert, have seven of their CDs (I had all of their albums on cassette; I've just been lazy replacing the others, as I usually listen to them online). I have their Rush In Rio 2 disc set on DVD, and Clockwork Angels Tour on Blu Ray.

I'm a guitarist myself, and Alex Leifson is one of my biggest musical influences. His playing style, including his use of wide arpeggios, was instrumental in developing my own style. I incorporate a lot of Leifson, David Gilmour, and John Petrucci into my improvs at home.

Geddy Lee is, of course, the human oompa loompa machine. When you consider the wall of sound that Rush puts out, so much of that is due to Geddy. His voice is instantly recognizable, though his range has lessened somehwhat in recent years. But he's just a spectacular bassist. Then, he plays keyboards, and the Moog Taurus peddals. And, of course, when Alex and Neil are doing their solos, he's off on the side of the stage feeding fans rotisserie chicken, and helping them with their laundry, too. Talk about going all out for the fan!

Then, there's Neil Peart. If he's not the greatest living rock percussionist, he's pretty damned close. He is at the very pinnacle of rock drummers. There are few I'd put in the same category..maybe Gavin Harrison of Porcupine Tree. The reason it's so hard to put other people in the same category is that he's not only a brilliant technical drummer, but his feel is incredible, and he can play so many different kinds of music. I love watching him with a big band, like when he's doing a Buddy Rich tribute. Besides his drumming, he's the best lyricist in rock and roll. My parents had Bob Dylan. I have Peart. That's all I need to say.

When you put these three men together, the result is magical. I was born in late 1971. This trio has been together since I was three years old! They've gone through some real tragedy, and yet, they keep chugging on. And the Rush fan base is fanatical for a reason. We love everything they do. Everything. Blah blah, blah blah blah.

Blah Blah? Blah blah blah! LOL

By the way, I knew Geddy loved baseball from reading Rush album liner notes. I didn't know he was that big into the game's history, though. So cool!

[vthobby]

All this RUSH talk makes me remember a movie I saw that I was not thrilled to see but it quickly grew on me called: I Love You man.

If you are a true RUSH fan then you HAVE to see this movie. Its a good one with some serious and surprise RUSH content throughout.

Peace, Mike

[Tom S.]

See them while you can. Geddy said on That Metal Show last night he won't say this tour is a "farewell" tour but it will be quite awhile before the next one. He said Neal doesn't want to tour anymore (in different words).

If Neil doesn't want to tour anymore, maybe Geddy & Alex can get this kid to fill in:

http://youtu.be/QgQXJ5IZ-2M

[dclarkraiders]

It is awesome to find out that there are so many Rush fans on Net54. Rush is my favorite band and has been since my freshman year in college, circa 1980. Rush has never received the accolades they truly deserve. Neil's incredible drumming and lyrics, Geddy's ability to shred the bass and Alex's guitar playing are amazing. If you knew nothing about Rush and listened to a song you would swear there were 5-6 people in the group. I knew about Geddy's love of baseball and that he had an incredible memorabilia collection. My favorite album is Permanent Waves. Entre Nous and Natural Science are great songs on that album that you rarely hear on the radio or at a concert. Give them a listen. I cannot wait to see them this summer which could be their last tour(say it ain't so). One more album would be awesome. Looking forward to more posts about Rush.

Duane Clark

[joeadcock]

Didnt know that many Metal fans in the net54 gang. I saw them 3 times also all at the great HOLLYWOOD SPORTATORIUM in the middle of nowhere, broward county Florida, from 1980 through 1983.......Van Halen, ACDC, Foreigner, among others.
What a great time to grow up. Smell of pot strangling you the minute you walked through the doors. The horrendous parking.......the guy selling Jethro Tull concert shirts scared as we were crowding him..........and a fave:GTR at the Sunrise Musical Theatre with Steve Hacket and Howe.

[midmo]

Nice. Another long time Rush fan/bass player here. I first saw them about 25 years ago at Irvine Meadows. Hope to catch them on this tour.

[williamcohon]

I'm awfully partial to Phil Lesh.

[blackandgold]

I love Rush too. I have been a fan since about 1975, and it is cool to see how many fans they have here. Not only is Geddy a collector, but there is an interview I saw where he talks about fantasy baseball, and the long time league he's been in.