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Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass
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bookshelves: 2021, coffeetable-books, music, non-fiction, performance-arts, history
Feb 07, 2021
bookshelves: 2021, coffeetable-books, music, non-fiction, performance-arts, history
Read 2 times. Last read October 21, 2020 to February 7, 2021.
Geddy Lee’s Big Beautiful Book of Bass by by Geddy Lee, Daniel Richler (Text & Editorial Collaborator), Richard Sibbald (Photographer), Terry Foster (Contributor), Alex Lifeson (Contributor) is a 2018 Harper Design/HarperCollins Publishers L.L.C. Publication.
Gorgeous Book!
In hundred percent honesty, I never gave the bass the credit it was due until I heard RUSH, and then had the pleasure of seeing them perform live. MTV videos also allowed people to watch Geddy play the instrument, and believe me, he takes it to a whole new level.
Once I discovered RUSH, I started noticing the bass contributions in songs much more often,and grew to fully appreciate the instrument on the same level I had previous bestowed my praise on the guitar, vocals, keyboards or percussion.
This book is almost like a love letter to the instrument from a true maestro and dedicated collector. The book is presented like a coffee table book, therefore, it includes pages and pages of photographs.
The text is very interesting and informative, appealing to both the casual fan, and the aficionado. The interviews included with other prominent bassists was a fun treat too.
This would be a fun way to learn about the instrument if you aren’t all that knowledgeable about it. Diehard enthusiasts will really love this book, and collectors will salivate.
Lee’s exuberance is palpable, and it is obvious he is quite passionate about the bass, but also about collecting. It only makes sense that Geddy would get into collecting vintage bass guitars and it is obvious he takes pride in the collection and has generously shared it with all of us.
All music fans will appreciate the labor of love- Rush fans will feel a little bittersweet, and collectors will recognize the passion and obsession Geddy reveals in these pages.
Outstanding!!
Gorgeous Book!
In hundred percent honesty, I never gave the bass the credit it was due until I heard RUSH, and then had the pleasure of seeing them perform live. MTV videos also allowed people to watch Geddy play the instrument, and believe me, he takes it to a whole new level.
Once I discovered RUSH, I started noticing the bass contributions in songs much more often,and grew to fully appreciate the instrument on the same level I had previous bestowed my praise on the guitar, vocals, keyboards or percussion.
This book is almost like a love letter to the instrument from a true maestro and dedicated collector. The book is presented like a coffee table book, therefore, it includes pages and pages of photographs.
The text is very interesting and informative, appealing to both the casual fan, and the aficionado. The interviews included with other prominent bassists was a fun treat too.
This would be a fun way to learn about the instrument if you aren’t all that knowledgeable about it. Diehard enthusiasts will really love this book, and collectors will salivate.
Lee’s exuberance is palpable, and it is obvious he is quite passionate about the bass, but also about collecting. It only makes sense that Geddy would get into collecting vintage bass guitars and it is obvious he takes pride in the collection and has generously shared it with all of us.
All music fans will appreciate the labor of love- Rush fans will feel a little bittersweet, and collectors will recognize the passion and obsession Geddy reveals in these pages.
Outstanding!!
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Reading Progress
Finished Reading
November 26, 2019
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November 26, 2019
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to-read
October 21, 2020
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Started Reading
February 6, 2021
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2021
February 6, 2021
– Shelved as:
coffeetable-books
February 6, 2021
– Shelved as:
music
February 6, 2021
– Shelved as:
non-fiction
February 6, 2021
– Shelved as:
performance-arts
February 6, 2021
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history
February 7, 2021
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Finished Reading
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Thanks so much, Regina!! Me too! They were such a unique group. Good times! 💖 🎵

Thanks so much, Marilyn! This book would probably make a nice gift! 🎵💖

A bit of bass trivia - Herbie Flowers a session bass player was jamming/ mucking about one evening with Lou Reed and I think David Bowie when he came up with the famous Walk on the Wild Side bass line. Lou Reed co opted it, wrote a song around it. Walk on the Wild side became a massive hit and Flowers wasn’t even credited on the album!
Great review Julie :)

A bit of bass trivia - Herbie Flowers a session bass player was jamming/ muck..."
Thanks so much, Richard!! That's an amazing story! I had no idea! As to GL's vocals- he does have a nice set of pipes! 🎵😊


Thanks so much. TQ!! Yes, he has pictures of the bass in this book- it's pretty beat up. LOL! My son and his best friend caught a show on the farewell tour too. RUSH appeals to multiple generations!! Great band! 🎵💖