RE: Jewish rock

[Mel Korn <mkorn...>]

The story on Geddy Lee's name is that his grandmother could not pronounce
his name, Gary, hence Geddy. Not sure if the story is true but I have heard
it from various people here in Toronto (his home town).

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From: owner-jewish-music (at) shamash(dot)org
[mailto:owner-jewish-music (at) shamash(dot)org]On Behalf Of Bill Barabash
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 11:22 AM
To: World music from a Jewish slant
Subject: Re: Jewish rock


>Does anyone have any information about Jewish rock stars, especially
>during the late 70s punk era?

Geddy Lee, lead vocalist and bassist of Rush.  Both of his parents
survived the Holocaust.

Although their best-known albums are from the late 70s (e.g.,
"Permanent Waves"), Rush just released a new CD in the last week or
two.

-- Bill B.

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