Geddy Lee on My Effin’ Life, Rush, and the story of Neil Peart’s audition

I have to admit, when he paused to compose himself when talking about Neil, I lost it. What an amazing man with an incredible story to tell. Thank you, Geddy!

man, i love this guy. centred, humble, funny, intelligent, reflective; how emotional he becomes when talking of his dear friend. tugs at all the feels.

"How can you have a poker-face when Neil Peart is playing drums for you?" Great quote!

Geddy’s silence when talking about Neil…it’s painful, because it’s love. Grief is love with nowhere to go. The book is absolutely fantastic. Thanks Geddy, Alex and Neil. ❤

So difficult to watch him struggle with Neil's passing. Geddy you are not alone, we are all still mourning this loss.

Your empathy for Geddy , especially as he discusses Neil's passing allowed him to open up and ventilate. Thank you Geddy for being so vulnerable.

I went to a Rush concert (in Victoria, BC) around 1980-ish only because my husband was a huge fan. I was NOT a fan and was kinda meh about it. It ended up being one of the best concerts I have ever been to in my entire life. No super effects or fireworks, just incredible talent and one hell of a lot of music from 3 guys. I have never forgotten that night.

What a truly touching interview. Mad props to Geddy. So little pretentiousness and ego...just a real guy.

My son and I knew about Neil being sick, 9 months before his passing, through someone close to him. The words he told us were: "this is a secret only known by the closest friends of Neil, if you appreciate privacy and respect him as a human being, dont tell anyone". We knowing that terrible news was by serendipity, not out of gossip. We had this terrible secret with us for months like carrying a big stone on your back. To this day I can remember exactly what I was doing the day he passed. Ironically the date is just one day away from my dad´s passing. God Bless Neil Peart and his Family.

I can't express how much I admire this man. Brilliant musician, wonderful human being.

"Life is always better when you resolve feelings." -Geddy Lee. Dang.... I am moved.

My gosh. When Geddy pauses upon reflecting on receiving the word about Neil's illness......I teared up so fast and so unexpectedly.....ugh

I will never get over the loss of Neil and the loss of Rush but I'm so thankful I had them both in my life for so long.

No sad tears because it's over. Cry tears of joy because it happened. Headlong Flight is an awesome choice to complete an interview like this... "I wish that I could do it all again!" Thank you, Geddy and Alex. RIP The Professor. You guys were the greatest.

In 1981, my school year group in Aberystwyth, Wales, hired a bus and we went to see Rush at Stafford Bingley Hall. 16 years old. And this man and his band has influenced myself and my friends our entire lives. We're now 58. Thanks Geddy, Alex and Neil.

Tom Power did an awesome job with his better than most interview skills. And Geddy.....so so so gratifying to see that a hero is truly one of the best human beings you could hope him to be.

This is one of the best interviews I've heard from any member of Rush.

YES. We sang YYZ here in Brasil in 2002. One of the greatest moments of my life. Thank you for that, Geddy! Thanks for everything.

They were family. Like Geddy said, after Neil's tragic loss when he was ready to play again.....he came home to the band. Amazing lives they have lived. Great interview. Thank you for sharing yourself Geddy and tales of your extended family.

Emotional seeing Geddy so raw on camera when Neil's passing is mentioned. What an amazing man.