My Effin' Life
Beschrijving van het boek
The long-awaited memoir from the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Rush bassist, and bestselling author of Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass.
Includes two new songs by Geddy Lee, available exclusively in the My Effin’ Life audiobook.
Geddy Lee is one of rock and roll's most respected bassists. For nearly five decades, his playing and work as co-writer, vocalist and keyboardist has been an essential part of the success story of Canadian progressive rock trio Rush. Here for the first time is his account of life inside and outside the band.
Long before Rush accumulated more consecutive gold and platinum records than any rock band after the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, before the seven Grammy nominations or the countless electrifying live performances across the globe, Geddy Lee was Gershon Eliezer Weinrib, after his grandfather murdered in the Holocaust.
As he recounts the transformation, Lee looks back on his family, in particular his loving parents and their horrific experiences as teenagers during World War II.
He talks candidly about his childhood and the pursuit of music that led him to drop out of high school.
He tracks the history of Rush which, after early struggles, exploded into one of the most beloved bands of all time.
He shares intimate stories of his lifelong friendships with bandmates Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart—deeply mourning Peart’s recent passing—and reveals his obsessions in music and beyond.
This rich brew of honesty, humor, and loss makes for a uniquely poignant memoir.
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Bästa och kanske den roligaste rock/metal-självbiografin jag hört hittills! Geddy inkluderar här inte bara sig själv utan låter gästmedverkande vara med också i uppläsningen. Rekommenderas väl!
Adam
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★Voorlezer5
Diving into Geddy Lee's memoir, "My Effin Life," was not what I expected. I confess, my playlist rarely featured Rush, but something about the ageing process has me tuning into legends I've bypassed. And let me tell you, this book? An absolute belter! With his blend of wit and depth, Geddy Lee serves up his life story with no holds barred. The narrative isn't just about Rush's fame (though, of course, it's a bit of a giggle to peek behind the curtain); it's a deep dive into the man behind the microphone. His tales are so vivid that you can almost hear the bass thrumming as you flip the pages. And the anecdotes? Absolute gold. It's like he's having a natter with you over a pint, sharing the ups and downs, the laughs and the face-palm moments. What struck me was the blend of humility and humour, a reminder that legends are as human as the rest of us at the end of the day.
Sarah
★Boek5
★Voorlezer5
Excellently written and amazingly read, this audiobook had me in tears more than once. Even if you've read the paper version, this audiobook will entice your life. I do not exaggerate.
John
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★Voorlezer5
Lose yourself and find yourself in moments that were not just meaningful for you but also for part of the life of your idol. Thanks for sharing your memories and for reading it to us.
Felipe
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