Geddy Lee is a Canadian musician who has accumulated a net worth of $50 million. He is the lead vocalist of the Toronto-based heavy metal rock band — Rush. Since 1968, Lee has played his leading role in this group. What’s more, he has become Hit Parader’s 13th greatest heavy metal vocalist of all time.
In September 1968, Geddy Lee joined the RUSH replacing Jeff Jones as a lead vocalist. Being a part of Rush, Lee has released 19 studio albums so far.
Rush was introduced in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. Numerous magazines have featured Geddy Lee many times. Among these, Hit Parader’s No 13 greatest heavy metal vocalist of all time acknowledgment was his career-best achievement.
Earning Highlights
Let’s have a glance at Geddy Lee’s yearly, monthly, weekly, daily, and hourly income —
- Yearly Income: $10 million
- Monthly Income: $833k
- Weekly Income: $192k
- Daily Income: $27k
- Hourly Income: $1,141
Most of Lee’s net worth has come through his leading years with Rush. His main source of wealth can be summarized into two categories —
- Earning Through Rush
- Other Projects Outside Rush
Let’s have a brief discussion on his earning machine…
Earning Through Rush
As mentioned, Geddy Lee joined the Canadian music band, Rush in September 1968. Since then, the music group has released 19 studio albums and numerous records.
Rush earned $550k from their maiden studio album. Later on, this musical group grossed $550k and $1.1 million respectively from their second and third albums.
Rush’s total sales in 1976, 1977, and 1978 were $4.4 million, $1.2 million, $2.2 million respectively. In the decade of 1980s, this Canadian band made $13.82 million throughout their record sales.
What’s more, Rush’s maiden video album — Rush Rio, grossed a whopping $8.3 million.
Furthermore, the music group made $5.9 million from their Anniversary World Tour.
As a leading vocalist, Geddy Lee’s sharing percentage should have been vast compared to others.
Well, let’s summarize Rush’s record selling income to count Geddy Lee’s earnings.
| Record Sales Years | Estimated Earnings |
| 1974 | $550k |
| 1975 | $1.6 million |
| 1976 | $4.4 million |
| 1977 | $1.2 million |
| 1978 | $2.16 million |
| 1980 | $1.2 million |
| 1981 | $5.6 million |
| 1982 | $1.16 million |
| 1984 | $1.16 million |
| 1985 | $1.16 million |
| 1987 | $660k |
| 1989 | $1.32 million |
| 1990 | $3.25 million |
| 1991 | $1.1 million |
| 1993 | $600k |
| 1996 | $550k |
| 1998 | $600k |
| 2002 | $50k |
| 2003 | $9.3 million |
| 2005 | $5.9 million |
| 2006 | $50k |
| 2007 | $2.5 million |
| 2008 | $2.2 million |
| 2011 | $50k |
| 2013 | $1.3 million |
Analyzing the table, most of Geddy Lee’s wealth came through especially from Rush’s record sales.
Earning Through Other Projects
Not so giant, a part of Lee’s wealth is film appearance. Geddy Lee made quite well from his film appearance in the film — South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut.
Lee has also appeared in an episode of the television series — How I Met Your Mother. He has 71 soundtrack credits in the film industry.
Lee’s notable side projects include guest vocals on numerous music bands. Besides, Geddy Lee has been featured in documentary films — Metal: A Headbangers Journey and Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage.
Geddy Lee: At a Glance
| Full Name | Gary Lee Weinrib |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | 29 July 1953 |
| Birth Place | North York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Spouse | Nancy Young (m. 1976) |
| Children | 2; Julian, Kyla |
| Profession | Musician, Singer, Songwriter |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Net Worth | $50 million |
Early Life
Geddy Lee was born to Morris Weinrib and Mary Rubenstein couple in the North York neighborhood, Toronto, Canada, on 29 July 1953.
From an early age, Lee grew up as a Jewish. He began her education attending Junior High School somewhere in Willowdale, Toronto, Canada. Lee couldn’t complete his high school session due to his professional musical appearances.
Career
Geddy Lee began his musical career at the age of Nine. His career-best musical accolades came from performing in the heavy metal rock band Rush.
In September 1968, Geddy Lee joined Rush. Especial thanks go to his childhood friend — Alex Lifeson who is also a member of this band. Alex aided Lee to become the lead vocalist of Lee replacing Jeff Jones.
With Rush, Geddy Lee began his musical concerts in 1974. Before that, they performed at high schools, bars, and clubs.
However, Lee has released 19 studio albums with Rush. Apart from studio albums, Lee being a part of Rush has released 11 live albums, 9 compilation albums, and 78 singles so far.
What’s more, they have released 1 EP and 32 Live music videos.
Talking about Lee’s career achievements, he has been featured in many reputed magazines. Their band was introduced in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and won the Juno Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year.
Geddy Lee’s career-best award achievements are —
- Bass Hall of Fame Award
- Best Rock Bass Award (six times)
- Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
- Honorary doctorate from Nipissing University
FAQs
Neal Peart is a group mate of Geddy Lee. This Canadian musician died on 7 January 2020. However, he had a net worth of $42 million at the time of his death.
Alex Lifeson is the childhood friend of Geddy Lee. This Canadian musician aided Lee to become a part of Rush. However, Alex Lifeson’s estimated net worth is $35 million.
Yes, Canadian musician Geddy Lee has six fingers on his right hand. That’s the only reason for his fast playing bass instrument.
The Toronto-based Canadian musical band Rush owns approximately $600 million worth. Geddy Lee is the lead vocalist of this musical band. He joined Rush in 1968 and still releasing records with Rush
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Sources:
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1441958/ — Geddy Lee IMDB.
- https://www.rush.com/ — Official Website of Rush.
- https://www.hitparader.com/ — American Music Magazine, Hit Parader.
