Biography Flash: Geddy Lee's Harmonious Blend of Music, Memoir, and Baseball Passion

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Over the past few days, the life of Geddy Lee—venerated bassist, vocalist, and creative force behind Rush—remains as dynamic as ever, with a blend of music, memoir, and a deep, public love affair with baseball. The biggest verified headline is the release of his latest book, *72 Stories: From the Baseball Collection of Geddy Lee*, which hit shelves this past Tuesday, according to Rush is a Band Blog, and he’s already setting up a high-profile book signing at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City on October 11, where he’ll discuss and autograph copies for fans. The event is officially listed on Eventbrite and is notable not just for the launch of a new book, but because it marks a rare public appearance for Lee, who has donated hundreds of autographed baseballs to the museum over the years—a passion project that bridges his musical fame with a genuine dedication to baseball history.

But Geddy Lee’s story isn’t just about baseball. He’s been making subtle musical waves, too. Earlier this year, Record Store Day saw the release of *The Lost Demos*, a 12-inch vinyl single featuring two previously unheard solo tracks from the sessions for his 2000 album *My Favorite Headache*—confirming that, even in his seventies, Lee remains creatively restless. Meanwhile, Rush is a Band Blog notes that Lee and Rush bandmate Alex Lifeson recently hosted a charity dinner at Barberian’s Steak House in Toronto to benefit Grapes for Humanity, a moment that, while low-key, shows his ongoing commitment to philanthropy and to his native city.

On the media front, Sportsnet released a video just yesterday in which Geddy Lee—ever the Toronto Blue Jays superfan—ushered in the team’s 2025 postseason, blending his twin passions of music and baseball for a national audience. This kind of cultural crossover is classic Lee, who has long used his platform to champion both his art and his hobbies. And for those craving a glimpse behind the curtain, the paperback edition of his 2023 memoir, *My Effin’ Life*, now includes extra pages of never-before-seen photos and an appendix with fresh stories—including a new anecdote revealed by

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