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Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart are three of the most iconic names in the world of rock music. Together, they formed the legendary Canadian rock band Rush, which has been entertaining audiences for over four decades. While each member of the band has contributed significantly to its success, this biography will focus on their individual journeys as musicians. Geddy Lee was born Gary Lee Weinrib on July 29, 1953, in Toronto, Canada. He was the son of Holocaust survivors who had immigrated to Canada after World War II. Lee's parents were both musicians, and they encouraged their son to pursue music from a young age. Lee started playing the piano when he was just four years old, and he later picked up the bass guitar and the synthesizer. In the late 1960s, Lee formed a band called Rush with his high school friends Alex Lifeson and John Rutsey. The band played cover songs at local bars and clubs, and they quickly gained a following. In 1974, Rush released their self-titled debut album, which was well-received by critics and fans alike. Lee's distinctive voice and virtuosic bass playing were a major part of the band's sound, and he quickly became known as one of the best bassists in rock music. Over the years, Lee has contributed significantly to Rush's songwriting, and he has also released several solo albums. His solo work has been more experimental than Rush's music, incorporating elements of jazz, funk, and electronic music. Lee has also collaborated with other musicians, including Yes guitarist Steve Howe and former Police drummer Stewart Copeland. Alex Lifeson was born Aleksandar Živojinović on August 27, 1953, in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. His parents were Yugoslavian immigrants, and they encouraged their son to pursue music from a young age. Lifeson started playing the guitar when he was just 12 years old, and he quickly became proficient on the instrument. In the late 1960s, Lifeson formed Rush with his high school friends Geddy Lee and John Rutsey. The band played cover songs at local bars and clubs, and they quickly gained a following. In 1974, Rush released their self-titled debut album, which was well-received by critics and fans alike. Lifeson's guitar playing was a major part of the band's sound, and he quickly became known as one of the best guitarists in rock music. Over the years, Lifeson has contributed significantly to Rush's songwriting, and he has also released several solo albums. His solo work has been more experimental than Rush's music, incorporating elements of jazz, funk, and electronic music. Lifeson has also collaborated with other musicians, including Yes guitarist Steve Howe and former Police drummer Stewart Copeland. Neil Peart was born on September 12, 1952, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of a dairy farmer, and he grew up in a rural area outside of Toronto. Peart started playing drums when he was just 13 years old, and he quickly became proficient on the instrument. In the late 1970s, Peart joined Rush as the band's drummer, replacing original drummer John Rutsey. Peart's drumming was a major part of the band's sound, and he quickly became known as one of the best drummers in rock music. Peart's lyrics were also a major part of Rush's music, and he wrote about a wide range of topics, including science fiction, philosophy, and personal growth. Over the years, Peart contributed significantly to Rush's songwriting, and he also released several solo albums.

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