{"product_id":"my-effin-life-hardcover","title":"My Effin' Life - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGeddy Lee\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe long-awaited memoir, generously illustrated with never-before-seen photos, from the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Rush bassist, and \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author of \u003cem\u003eGeddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeddy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong 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 was murdered in the Holocaust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe talks candidly about his childhood and the pursuit of music that led him to drop out of high school.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe tracks the history of Rush which, after early struggles, exploded into one of the most beloved bands of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis rich brew of honesty, humor, and loss makes for a uniquely poignant memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.26 x 9.35 x 6.29 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 14, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751485997344,"sku":"9780063159419","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1dd47b2da414d62d91c05a0f64606c5b.webp?v=1779974085","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/my-effin-life-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}