Talk:Geddy Lee/Archive 1

Archive 1

"The Long Road"

A friend of mine happened across a MP3 file called "The Long Road" which features Geddy vocalizing for much of it and perhaps playing. (There are no lyrics.) We have no idea where it might have come from, and my searches for the source have thus far been fruitless. Anyone have any idea? You can call me Al 19:37, 7 December 2005 (UTC)

The song is called "The Road", it is the 10th and final song on an album called Euphoria by a band called Euphoria, on a label called Six Degrees. At present there are no Wikipedia entries for any of this, but have a look here. Geddy is credited with keyboard, bass, and production on the album. Hope this helps. Warrens 09:37, 20 December 2005 (UTC)

It does! Thanks much. You can call me Al 14:28, 20 December 2005 (UTC)

bass amps?

I had read that Geddy doesn't use any bass amps, but uses a SansAmp via a DI box to play out of the PA. Comments?

68.17.141.110 22:45, 24 May 2006 (UTC) reply:He does keep his trace elliot amp and cabinet under the stage. We even watched the load-in in Atlanta and it was weird watching them put such a nice-looking cabinet underneath the stage.

Got rid of the following:

An award-winning musician, Lee's style, technique, and skill on the bass guitar have proven very influential in the rock and heavy metal genres, inspiring such players as Steve Harris of Iron Maiden, John Myung of Dream Theater, Les Claypool of Primus, Cliff Burton of Metallica and countless others. Lee's high pitched vocal style, while less influential, is nonetheless distinctive; one Rolling Stone critic opined a negative review in the Rolling Stone Album Guide that Geddy Lee's voice was a cross between Robert Plant's and Donald Duck's voices.

Not one of that outragous info is sourced, therefore WILL be deleted. 71.117.209.109 06:04, 13 December 2006 (UTC)

I restored the deleted section above, which is not mine. I don't view it as trolling I view it as commentary on a removal, and I have some comments on the restored text. The new ref at Fender only mentions Claypool, Myung, and Burton. Find a ref for the rest. "Countless others" smells of WP:PEACOCK so you will want to find an outside source for that as well. Popsmear.com is hardly a reliable source for what Rolling Stone says, find a direct ref for that as well. --*Spark* 12:32, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

I agree that "countless others" absolutely qualifies as WP:PEACOCK terminology, regardless of whether or not it is true - which, for the record, most certainly is. Might I add that the anonymous user who removed the paragraph, dubiously citing a lack of sources as the primary reason, has made it pretty clear elsewhere that he is not a Rush fan, and seems to be bothered by information which paints the band members in a positive light. I don't particularly care one way or another, but setting out to remove only uncited positive information on Wikipedia is a little inappropriate. There is no policy against it, but it smacks of poor etiquette. Also, there is no reason to refer to the above information as "outrageous", which is rude and tantamount to calling the editors "liars". Anyway, I've found a source which supports the mention of Steve Harris. There are more, but I'll get to them a little later as I am currently at work. Wisdom89 17:53, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

Actually no people, this is not just information "painted in a positive light". See these stupid claims ARE actually pretty staggering. For instance, Jimi Hendrix is widely accepted, considered, regarded, and put as THE greatest and most influential guitarist of all time. Yet I need "23 citation for that one". Which is stupid, since NOBODY disputes this. Now you people made some pretty bold claims with claiming that he influenced Mettalica, Primus, Dream Theater, AND Iron Maiden. ALright? Now if you just put that he was an influential bassist that would be fine. Like look, we all know that LED ZEPPELIN IS regarded as one of the most influential bands of all time, nobody disputes this. But to put the mountain high list of bands that have been influenced by them would be retarded, so instead they put "widely considered as one of the greatest influential bands of all time, Led Zeppelin was etc. etc. etc." That's what you can put with this guy, "regarded as, etc. etc. etc. Geddy was, etc. etc. etc." Now unless you refernece your sources with the little mini numbers next to your claims, that paragraph WILL stay deleted. 71.117.209.109 06:04, 13 December 2006 (UTC)

Please do not remove cited information. Thanks Wisdom89 06:34, 13 December 2006 (UTC)

This information is available on the Rush talk page. I will copy it here so that all editors know what they're dealing with. 71.117.209.109 (talk · contribs) is the editor formerly located at IP 71.236.225.50 (talk · contribs)...which was the IP sock for Zabrak (talk · contribs)...who in turn is a tagged sock for Dragong4 (talk · contribs). Dragong4 is a notorious Wikipedia troll with a long history of vandalism, NPA vios and uncivil negative disruption. If you come across any posts from this editor it is better just to rv/rm/ignore them. Don't feed the trolls. Anger22 (Talk 2 22) 11:18, 13 December 2006 (UTC)

March 10, 2007 Cleanup

Hello. I'll be your tour guide. Today, we'll be cleaning up Geddy's entry on wp. I'd like to thank user Wisdom89 for his guidance, and apologize in advance for anything that I completely f*** up.

This is a brief outline of what I hope to do today:

Essentially, I'd like to do for Geddy's article what I've recently done for Alex's. Organize / Wikify it to the best of my current ability.

My first concern is to expand the voluminous abundance of material into structured sections, which the TOC will help to navigate. If you're a more experienced Wikipedian that me, please feel free to correct/make suggestions on my formatting and editorial changes. If you do, I only ask that you explain your actions so I can watch and learn (and improve).

Rock on. -- ManfrenjenStJohn 23:22, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

Basses

Well it seems that someone has put 4001 model under what he plays on "Passage to Bangkok", but's it's a 4003. 65.188.219.120 22:36, 5 August 2007 (UTC

Until someone can site an article that has Geddy or his tech stating that it is a 4003, the assumption should be made that it is a 4001, if not *the* 4001. I saw the bass in its rack prior to the start of the Raleigh, NC. The paint on its back has a rather large worn area which leads me to believe that it is old and has seen alot of usage, just as one should expect for a bass that Geddy played for years in concert and studio. 137.54.66.7 20:11, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

Litte stonehenge statue on keyboard

Hi,

During the Rush concert this week at Ahoy Rotterdam in The Netherlands (which was filmed for a live DVD!) I noticed Geddy had a little Stonehenge statue on his keyboard. Obviously a reference to the Stonehenge scene from the movie This Is Spinal Tap. Maybe this is worth mentioning in the weird stage equipment section? Stingray 21:33, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Education?

This article focuses a lot on his equipment and not so much on his life. I'm interested in the events of his life, and also I'm particularly interested in knowing what sort of musical education he had, if any. --Howdybob 08:51, 10 November 2007 (UTC)

Question

Does anyone know whether he uses a pick or his fingers to play bass? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.8.205.97 (talk) 02:01, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

Always his fingers Wisdom89 22:01, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

I agree mostly, except that on some of Rush's really early stuff, especially on their first album, Rush, it sounds kinda like he's using a pick. Although every time I've seen them live, he uses his fingers. Ninety^wazup? ( r t ) ^{sign here!} 18:16, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

I don't have the exact links and sources at hand, but I recall an interview with Geddy Lee in regards to his tone. He mentioned how he grew/grows his nails out to "get a pick-like sound without a pick." Perhaps this is the source of confusion?

Name Question

Is his first name pronounced "Jeh-dee" or "Geh-dee"? I see his name is Gary, but how is this pronounced? -TheChrisParker (talk) 05:27, 21 March 2008 (UTC)

His name is pronounced Geh Dee. Wisdom89 _{(T / ^C)} 05:37, 21 March 2008 (UTC)

Alright, I've been saying it both ways everytime I mention him, since I didn't know. Thanks!-TheChrisParker (talk) 03:08, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Negro League or Negro Leagues?

Should the heading regarding the Negro League donation be titled "Negro League" or "Negro Leagues"? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.244.240.121 (talk) 15:45, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

Solo album(s)

The article mentions My Favorite Headache as Lee's first solo effort. I was wondering, has Geddy recorded any other solo albums so far? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Kankkis (talk • contribs) 14:57, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

Nope, that's the only one so far, or else it would be mentioned in the body of work section - no announcements that any are in the works for the future either. Wisdom89 _{(T / ^C)} 21:49, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

What the hell?

Did Geddy really die, or is this a sick joke?--Greg D. Barnes (talk) 05:03, 8 September 2008 (UTC)

Addition (wine) and rearrangement (Negro League items)

Added a section on Geddy's love of wine.

Removed bit about his donation of his Negro League baseball card and autographed balls collection from the section on his stage equipment where it clearly did not belong. And gave placed under a new section about his love of baseball.

PainMan (talk) 21:47, 17 March 2009 (UTC)

Dead Links -- removal?

The following link:

Mark Dent. Falkoff, Robert. 'Negro League Legacy', MLB.com (2001). Retrieved 15 August 2005.

is dead. When I clicked it, the article it took me too had no reference to Geddy at all. I then did a search of the entire MLB site and nothing about Geddy came up.

Therefore I added this to it (Footnote #24, at time of writing): Update: 17 MARCH 2009: This link is either dead or has been edited; it contains no reference to Lee or his donation.

Should this be removed, or left for historical value? After all, books come and go out of print and are still sited...

A second link on the Negro League donation story is also dead:

Bob Kendrick. http://www.kansascity.com/594/story/649383.html 'Rush vocalist makes donation to Negro Leagues Museum', kansascity.com (2008)]. Retrieved June 7 2008.'

I added: UPDATE 17 March 2009: this link now directs to a 404 error page; article's clearly been taken down; site's web engine returns nothing on Lee or donation

PainMan (talk) 22:04, 17 March 2009 (UTC)

The Voice?

Nowhere does this article even mention that Geddy Lee has one of the most distinctive voices in rock & roll. rowley (talk) 22:23, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

how did it get so high? i wonder if he speaks like an ordinary guy. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.208.82.235 (talk) 09:48, 4 January 2009 (UTC)

I know him, and he does —Preceding unsigned comment added by 94.172.40.211 (talk) 00:08, 29 July 2009 (UTC)

Somehow I just *knew* I'd find this here. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.6.213.220 (talk) 06:41, 27 November 2009 (UTC)

Name question

The article says Geddy is currently his actual legal name. If this is the case, shouldn't the article begin "Geddy Lee OC (born Gary Lee Weinrib July 29, 1953)" or similar? —Zero Gravitas 04:52, 1 March 2006 (UTC)

I was just wondering that myself when I browsed that page yesterday. To me it it seems more valid to display it the way you have it. Anyone else? Anger22 12:25, 1 March 2006 (UTC)

Follow-Up - I browsed around other bios of musicians who legally changed their birth name to fit their stage name. It would seem the general practice is pretty much as you had it in your question. good catch! Anger22 17:47, 1 March 2006 (UTC)

Does anyone have a better source for how he got the name "Geddy"? I'm asking because I'd always heard it was his grandmother's pronounciation, and a quick Google search comes up with results for both. - The Fwanksta (talk) 06:38, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

The source used is a newspaper article that quotes Geddy and his mother extensively so the comment about the name "Geddy" coming from his mother's pronunciation is likely from the reporter speaking directly to both of them. Trntrff (talk) 16:43, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

Bass Technique

If Geddys vocal style has it's own section is it possible that a section on his unique bass technique should also be included? Nerter (talk) 03:27, 5 August 2010 (UTC)

If we can find some reliable sources that talk about it, then sure. Wisdom89 _{(T / ^C)} 05:30, 5 August 2010 (UTC)

Grammar

This line doesn't make much sense grammatically: "As of 1996, Lee no longer uses traditional bass amplifiers on stage, as he prefers to go direct into the venue's FOH console which helps the sound reinforcement during their concerts."

"their" who? Lee is singular, 'the venue's FOH' is singular as well. 216.104.73.235 (talk) 04:56, 23 September 2010 (UTC)

personal life

Is there a reason that Geddy doesn't have a personal life section like most musicians of his stature?LedRush (talk) 20:25, 18 January 2011 (UTC)

Maybe he doesn't have a personal life? More serious though, there is material available in some Rush bios if you want to add it. Angeloh (talk) 19:51, 4 February 2011 (UTC)

Influences

I've moved the following addition ([1]) by Colchester121891 (talk · contribs) here because it doesn't belong in the section of the article that discusses Geddy's bass guitar lineup:

Lee has credited John Entwhistle, Chris Squire, Jack Bruce, Paul McCartney, John Paul Jones, Noel Redding, Roger Waters, Greg Lake, and Tim Bogert as influences on his style of bass playing[2].

A notice to the above effect has been left on the editor's Talk page.—Biosketch (talk) 03:19, 9 June 2011 (UTC)

Text restored. It was in proper place. Yceren Loq (talk) 21:48, 9 June 2011 (UTC)

Circular reasoning isn't a valid argument for undoing the change. Saying the text belongs there because it's in its proper place isn't saying anything. The section is about Geddy's equipment. The addition is not.—Biosketch (talk) 07:42, 10 June 2011 (UTC)

Throat surgery rumors

They were started in '82 before the release of the Signals album and continued to spread during the tour that Geddy needed throat surgery. I'd heard it on the Fort Leonardwood station and on KSHE in St Louis. Is there a definitive source that puts this rumor out of it's misery? I looked for an hour tonight and can find the rumor still being espoused widely in various forums but no reliable source, yeah or nay. Anyone have a source that can be used here? 97.85.168.22 (talk) 11:11, 19 April 2013 (UTC)

Correct name

It seems we have an interview with Geddy being used as a source that he "legally changed his name to Geddy Lee". It doesn't exactly say that. He states that he legally changed his first name to "Geddy". It would be helpful if someone could figure out whether he changed his full name to "Geddy Lee" or simply changed his legal name to "Geddy Lee Weinrib". Joefromrandb (talk) 02:41, 1 May 2012 (UTC)

I added this [3] citation on the 26th. He clearly says that he changed his name legally to Geddy. He says nothing about changing his last. Also, after searching, I could find nothing indicating that he had. BigJoeRockHead (talk) 03:26, 1 May 2012 (UTC)

So apparently he was born "Gary Lee Weinrib" but is now "Geddy Lee Weinrib", which would make the lede slightly incorrect. Joefromrandb (talk) 04:26, 1 May 2012 (UTC)

Although I believe your recent edit is correct, I bet it gets a bit of traction from other fans :D I didn't have the courage to do it. BigJoeRockHead (talk) 15:38, 1 May 2012 (UTC)

The last thing I wish to do is cause friction, but it seems the best we can do with what we have. We have a source stating that he was born "Gary Lee Weinrib", and a source that he legally changed his first name to "Geddy". For us to state that he legally changed his full name to "Geddy Lee" would be original research. I'll continue to look into this and I hope others will as well. Joefromrandb (talk) 16:37, 1 May 2012 (UTC)

I think the change is correct. All my searching finds that he has only legally changed his first name. I too will continue searching. BigJoeRockHead (talk) 16:54, 1 May 2012 (UTC)

At the very least, the redundancy in the current lead ("Geddy Lee...better known as Geddy Lee") should be resolved. Not being knowledgeable about this particular name issue, however, I'd prefer to leave that to those who are. Hipgnostic (talk) 05:08, 18 December 2012 (UTC)

It seems that late last year an account with a handful of edits changed his full name back to "Geddy Lee" with the summary "the notability of Geddy Lee Weinrib is infinitesimal". That argument would hold water if anyone proposed to move the article to "Geddy Lee Weinrib". Joefromrandb (talk) 18:40, 11 August 2013 (UTC)

As it has resumed, I'll again state:

• 1.) We have a source that his birth name is "Gary Lee Weinrib".
• 2.) We have a source (Geddy himself) that he legally changed his given name to "Geddy".
• 3.) We have no source (or even evidence, for that matter) that he legally changed his surname from "Weinrib" to "Lee" and dropped his middle name entirely.

The lede, as it stands, is both correct according to the sources the article currently uses and policy-compliant. Joefromrandb (talk) 12:21, 19 August 2013 (UTC)

Unfortunately, we have tons of sources that say his name is Geddy Lee, but not one that says his name is Geddy Lee Weinrib. It may be, but this is a BLP and we need to source this stuff more carefully than this original research here.LedRush (talk) 16:17, 20 August 2013 (UTC)

Tons of sources? In that case, I'm sure you could easily provide ten of them here. But I won't ask for ten of them. How about just one? Come up with one WP:RS that he legally changed his full name to "Geddy Lee" and we can put this issue to rest. Joefromrandb (talk) 16:45, 20 August 2013 (UTC)

We have tons of sources that say that his name is "Geddy Lee". As I indicate above, we don't have a single source that says his name is "Geddy Lee Weinrib". Also, as I indicate above, that may very well be his legal name. But without a source, we can't let OR change WP policy on sources.LedRush (talk) 20:51, 20 August 2013 (UTC)

You have no sources that he changed his surname. This has been discussed and agreed upon by multiple editors. I've explained point-by-point why your edit is original research. Attempting to refute that by calling my edits original research isn't going to get you anywhere. The "I know you are but what am I?" argument should be abandoned long before adulthood. Joefromrandb (talk) 22:08, 20 August 2013 (UTC)

But we have tons of sources that say his name is Geddy Lee, and not one that says it's "Geddy Lee Weinrib". This makes no sense at all. This is a BLP and you can't put in info without sources.LedRush (talk) 22:09, 20 August 2013 (UTC)

And, so you know, I believe that his full name probably is "Geddy Lee Weinrib", but we can't just go editing BLPs with no sources based on what we believe to be true!LedRush (talk) 22:11, 20 August 2013 (UTC)

I have no idea what's true in this case. I know what the sources say, which for the 5th or 6th time, is: born Gary Lee Weinrib, legally changed his first name to Geddy. Joefromrandb (talk) 22:21, 20 August 2013 (UTC)

And I'd still like to see just one of these "tons of sources". Obviously almost all sources are going to refer to him as "Geddy Lee", as that's his common name, hence the article's title. If, as you say, "tons of sources say his name is Geddy Lee", then let's see them. Joefromrandb (talk) 22:32, 20 August 2013 (UTC)

Every source in the article says his name is Geddy Lee. A couple of sources says he was born "Gary Lee Weinrib". A couple of sources say that he changed his first name to "Geddy". Anything outside of this information is original research.LedRush (talk) 01:24, 21 August 2013 (UTC)

Thank you! Glad to see you've finally come around. Joefromrandb (talk) 02:35, 21 August 2013 (UTC)

So, not one source says that his name is "Geddy Lee Weinrib" yet you think that putting it in a BLP isn't problematic? I don't get it. Just follow the sources.LedRush (talk) 03:11, 21 August 2013 (UTC)

Exactly! Follow the sources. I don't understand what the problem is. Born "Gary Lee Weinrib", legally changed his first name to "Geddy". That's all the sources say. This is getting old quickly. One more time, if one of these "tons of sources" explicitly says "his name is Geddy Lee", then please present it. Joefromrandb (talk) 03:25, 21 August 2013 (UTC)

Every source in the article calls him "Geddy Lee". Not one source calls him "Geddy Lee Weinrib". What don't you understand. You are conducting OR. It is a clear BLP violation as well.LedRush (talk) 03:33, 21 August 2013 (UTC)

Sigh. "Calls him Geddy Lee" is not the same as "his name is Geddy Lee". Most sources call Stefani Joanne Angelina Germonatta "Lady Gaga". The fact that sources call her by her common name doesn't mean that it's her real name. Most sources call Alexander Zivojonovich "Alex Lifeson". Most sources call George Roger Waters "Roger Waters". Most sources call Sir Michael Phillip Jagger "Mick Jagger". That sources refer to Lee by his common name is obvious. Your interpretations of both WP:NOR and WP:BLP are flawed, and while I'll take you at your word that you're trying to follow these policies, your edits actually violate them. He was born "Gary Lee Weinrib" and legally changed his first name to "Geddy". That sources refer to him by his common name does absolutely nothing to substantiate the inference that he legally changed his surname and removed his middle name. Now one more time, if you have a reliable source that he legally changed his name to "Geddy Lee", please present it. If you don't, then please either try to find one or drop the issue. Joefromrandb (talk) 04:11, 21 August 2013 (UTC)

I know it's not the same. But we can't print what we don't have sources for. Especially in a BLP. This is a clear violation of WP policy. Until we have a source that says otherwise, we have to go with what sources actually say, not what we believe to be true, even when it's highly likely to be true. I'm trying to look into court documents for Alex's arrest to see if they reference Geddy.LedRush (talk) 17:23, 21 August 2013 (UTC)

That's correct. Please stop printing what we don't have sources for. I've assumed good faith and been as patient as I can be, but there's a limit. Further disruption will be reverted without comment. Joefromrandb (talk) 17:37, 21 August 2013 (UTC)

You are the only one adding information for which there is no source. I also tried to assume good faith, but it is hard to believe that anyone could miss this point after it's been pointed out so clearly. I'm not sure if you're trolling or just hate Wikipedia policies, or just think that your personal beliefs are more important than the project. Whatever it is, your time would be better spent making the project better and not disrupting Wikipedia needlessly.LedRush (talk) 18:09, 21 August 2013 (UTC)

Finally, a source

In looking for legal documents I finally found a source which says that Geddy's legal name is "Geddy Lee Winrib".

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2006/aug/09/judge_rules_out_damages_rush_bandmates_2003_scuffl/ http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2005/nov/12/ndn_rush_band_members_want_to_join_lawsuit_brought/

The article is finally compliant with BLP, NOR, and simple sourcing rules. Thank god this drama can end.LedRush (talk) 18:50, 21 August 2013 (UTC)

His name is Geddy Lee Weinrib? You've got to be kidding me. Joefromrandb (talk) 18:56, 21 August 2013 (UTC)

It feels nice to follow WP policy and get to the right answer. Even when other editors disrupt the process.LedRush (talk) 18:58, 21 August 2013 (UTC)

Yes it does. So long as you've learned your lesson. Joefromrandb (talk) 19:01, 21 August 2013 (UTC)

Yes, the lesson is that in dealing with disruptive and uncivil editors, it is best to try and solve the problem as quickly as possible because they may not care enough about the project to follow its rules and procedures, even if doing so violates core tenets of the project. I'm just glad I could solve the problem.LedRush (talk) 19:06, 21 August 2013 (UTC)

While I disagree that there was a problem, I do appreciate you finding those sources. Joefromrandb (talk) 20:55, 21 August 2013 (UTC)

Thank you, that is gracious of you.LedRush (talk) 21:27, 21 August 2013 (UTC)

Geddy's Birthday

Geddy was born in 1953.

http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2013/07/rush_frontman_geddy_lee_turns.html

http://globalnews.ca/news/748060/rush-singer-geddy-lee-turns-60/

LedRush (talk) 22:09, 4 February 2014 (UTC)

And the article already includes a reference for this after his bday. http://www.jweekly.com/article/full/23003/how-the-holocaust-rocked-rush-front-man-geddy-lee/ LedRush (talk) 22:12, 4 February 2014 (UTC)

My mistake, sorry. --Spike Wilbury (talk) 19:59, 5 February 2014 (UTC)

No worries.LedRush (talk) 13:17, 6 February 2014 (UTC)

Name revisited

I'd like to revisit a brought up in this section above, Lee himself, stated to Eddie Trunk on a recent episode of That Metal Show here @ 33:50 that he has in fact legally changed his name to Geddy Lee, I feel this is (technically) a BLP violation. Comments ? Mlpearc (open channel) 15:37, 3 April 2015 (UTC)

Assessment comment

The comment(s) below were originally left at Talk:Geddy Lee/Comments, and are posted here for posterity. Following several discussions in past years, these subpages are now deprecated. The comments may be irrelevant or outdated; if so, please feel free to remove this section.

;Rating Biography section should be expanded considerably. Whole article needs better organization; it has a very piecemeal feel to it. References also need some work, as in-article citations are generally preferred to external links (though optional external links can be added to the in-article citations). Thehaikumaster 02:35, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Last edited at 13:19, 6 April 2011 (UTC). Substituted at 15:52, 29 April 2016 (UTC)

Jewish atheist comment

(moved from another talk page)

Category:Jewish atheists, first of all. Second of all, Category:Canadian atheists is also able to be added as he is atheist. My rationale was my edit summary. it is possible as there's an article for it, him wondering if it's possible doesn't contradict him seeing himself as Jewish atheist. Him questioning if it's possible doesn't contradict the fact he sees himself as a Jewish atheist, which as stated is possible. Rusted AutoParts 17:12, 17 April 2017 (UTC)

Just because something is possible, doesn't mean we should add a category for it. Nor was there any reason for you to remove his extended and clarifying statement. Please restore it. --Light show (talk) 17:21, 17 April 2017 (UTC)

We can add a category for it because he stated that's his belief and it's a sourced statement. And why should it be restored? It's not very pertinent to the overall information. Rusted AutoParts 17:29, 17 April 2017 (UTC)

The full quote:

I’m a Jewish atheist, if that’s possible… I celebrate the holidays in the sense that my family gets together for the holidays and I like being a part of that.

There is no reason for a new editor to the article to add a clipped quote from some eight-year-old interview and then add a redundant category. Is it really that pertinent? Enough for you to edit war about it? --Light show (talk) 17:38, 17 April 2017 (UTC)

Please explain how it's redundant. His enjoyment of celebrating the holidays doesn't discount the fact he called himself a Jewish atheist.

I could reword the sentence to "Lee describes himself as a Jewish atheist, but does still enjoy the holidays" or something in that vein. But as far as the categories go there is validity to including them. Rusted AutoParts 17:44, 17 April 2017 (UTC)

The problem with this and quoting people in general is that there is no way of knowing if the person is using a particular term casually or in a strict sense that also happens to match Wikipedia's definition of the term. Sounds more like he's describing a non-practicing Jew as opposed to an atheist. I would hold off on describing him as an atheist unless he has plainly stated that he does not believe in the existence of God. People say a lot of things in interviews, sometimes off the top of their heads with little forethought. Piriczki (talk) 17:53, 17 April 2017 (UTC)

But we shouldn't also assume what he was meaning or describing. That could be the case, but the fact is there's a sourced statement that has him stating "I'm a Jewish atheist", and not "I'm a non practicing Jew". Rusted AutoParts 17:58, 17 April 2017 (UTC)

I wouldn't put "non-practicing Jew" in the article unless he actually said that. Quote the entire sentence or not at all. And wikilinks don't go in quotes. Quotes should be used to elaborate on a subject addressed in the article. I suggest you start with a few sentences, maybe a paragraph or two, about Lee's religious or spiritual views and then add the quote to illustrate the subject. Piriczki (talk) 18:14, 17 April 2017 (UTC)

@Rusted, per your request to "please explain how it's redundant," it's because there's no reason to add the Canadian atheist category when the (questionable) Jewish atheist category is already listed. Nor was there any reason to clip the quote, which should be given for context as mentioned.--Light show (talk) 18:20, 17 April 2017 (UTC)

As there a problem with the way the article is worded now? If so, could someone explain it to me?LedRush (talk) 18:24, 17 April 2017 (UTC)

Keyboards

I think keyboards should absolutely be listed as one of Geddy's instruments in his infobox. I think this is pretty obvious, seems like a bizarre omission to me. Zabboo talk 21:16, 14 November 2018 (UTC)

"Precision Bass"

From what I know Geddy Lee never used the Fender Precision Bass model as described in the text, Geddy Lee has always used the model Jazz Bass he has signed up its own model. If I'm wrong correct me. --- you didn't sign your comment

TL;DR he never used the Jazz Bass until 7 or 8 albums into his career.

The first proper good bass he used was a Precision Bass, which he used on the first album. Before recording album #2, Fly By Night, he bought a black Rickenbacker 4001 and used it (along with a few other Rickenbackers) as his main bass for a while. He started using the Jazz Bass on Moving Pictures (though I read one site where he said he used it on the previous album, Permanent Waves), then didn't use it again until Counterparts (1993). For Grace Under Pressure and the 83-84 tours he used a few Steinbergers, and from 1985 through 1991 he used a Wal MkI (I've seen him with a black and a red one, and maybe he had more). When Counterparts came out in 1993 he switched to the Jazz Bass and it's really been the only thing he's used since in the studio. On tours after that he'd sometimes break out a Rickenbacker and on the R40 tour used somewhere around 25-30 basses for different songs. 207.255.162.191 (talk) 23:44, 9 July 2020 (UTC)

Name

His autobiography is on Amazon. His name is in the description. Gershon Eliezer Weinrib, after his grandfather. He was NOT Born "Gary Lee Weinrib." That was an Anglicization. I am unreverting the reversion. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.221.153.125 (talk) 07:15, 20 October 2023 (UTC)

Fantastic. Please add the page number of the book where this can be found or note it down here. As this is a Biograpy of a living person we need to have a reference for this. Thanks!Karst (talk) 07:55, 20 October 2023 (UTC)