AEG is thrilled to announce Geddy Lee In Conversation, a series of intimate dates across the UK with legendary Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall Of Famer Geddy Lee. The spoken word tour will see the Rush singer/bassist bring to life his forthcoming memoir My Effin’ Life, due for release on 14th November (HarperCollins).
The evening promises to be an extraordinary experience, a once-in-a-life-time event. After the curtain rises, Geddy Lee will give his fans a peek into the very fabric of his life: from a deep reflection into his family and childhood, to a steep dive into the history of Rush; from the determined pursuit of music, to the personal memories of his life-long friends and band-mates Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart.
Joined on stage by a special guest interviewer, Geddy Lee will be reading key passages from his forthcoming book My Effin’ Life; he will then share thoughts and stories taken from his experience. Furthermore, fans will then have the chance to participate in a special Q&A, with Geddy Lee answering their questions directly.
When asked about his memoir the legend comments: “Writing this book has meant spending so much time living in the past“. Lee continues: “I’ve never lived my life looking anywhere but forward, which is why I resisted doing this kind of thing for so long. Being in a band all those years was reassuring because it was an ongoing thing. It felt like it was forever. There was always unfinished business: the next record, the next set design, the next tour. It’s been the theme of my life. But you need a lot more determination to proceed in the world of music without the comfort of your bandmates, and I can only hope that finishing this book will release me to return to what I do and love best“.
The tour will kick off in Wolverhampton and will end in London, with North American dates to be announced.
Each UK ticket purchased will include a copy of the book via the tour partners Waterstones (www.waterstones.com). Full dates are below and tickets will be available on https://www.rush.com/geddylee/
UK TOUR DATES
Sun 10th December 2023 Wolverhampton, The Civic at The Halls
Wed 13th December 2023 Sheffield, City Hall
Thu 14th December 2023 Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall
Sun 17th December 2023 Portsmouth, Guildhall
Mon 18th December 2023 London, Barbican
Pre-sale (Barbican members): Wednesday 27thSept 2023 @ 10am BST
Venue Pre-sales :Thursday 28th Sept 2023 @ 10am BST
General on sale: Friday 29th Sept 2023 @ 10am BST
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. As one of the most successful Canadian music groups in history, Rush has performed before millions of fans around the world. Ranked by Rolling Stone in the top ten bassists of all-time, Rush’s energetic front-man has long been acclaimed for his wizard-like musical talent and mesmerising performances. Geddy lives in Toronto, Canada. Lee’s first publishing foray, Geddy Lee’sBig Beautiful Book of Bass, was an international bestseller. Now, with My Effin’ Life, he grants both music and memoir lovers a true glimpse into his life—one they will treasure.
