Geddy Lee rolls out new book tour stops
July 10, 2019
Geddy Lee is heading back on the publicity trail to promote his critically acclaimed tome Geddy Lee’s Big Beautiful Book Of Bass. Ultimate Classic Rock reported new signing sessions begin on July 14th in Nashville, with additional stops set for St. Louis, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Atlanta.
According to the press release for the book, “Geddy’s love of the bass has been nurtured over a lifetime spent in the limelight as one of the world’s premier rock bassists. For the past seven years, he’s dedicated himself to studying the history of the instrument that’s been so essential to his career, collecting hundreds of basses from around the globe, 250 of which are presented here in breathtaking detail with specially commissioned photography by Richard Sibbald.”
Among the instruments showcased in the book are by Fender, Gibson/Epiphone, Rickenbacker, Hofner, Ampeg — and lesser-known but influential global luthiers such as Antonio Wandr Pioli, Dan Armstrong, and Tony Zemaitis.
Interspersed in the book are interviews by such high profile players and technicians as John Paul Jones, Adam Clayton, Robert Trujillo, Jeff Tweedy, Bill Wyman, Les Claypool, along with Pete Townshend’s recently deceased legendary guitar tech, Alan Rogan.
Geddy Lee’s ‘Big Beautiful Book Of Bass’ appearances:
July 14 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East
July 15 – St. Louis, MO – Left Bank Books
July 17 – Chicago, IL – Barnes & Noble at Webster Ave.
July 18 – Boston, MA – Brookline Booksmith
July 19 – Philadelphia, PA – Barnes & Noble
July 20 – Atlanta, GA – Acapella Books
July 15 – St. Louis, MO – Left Bank Books
July 17 – Chicago, IL – Barnes & Noble at Webster Ave.
July 18 – Boston, MA – Brookline Booksmith
July 19 – Philadelphia, PA – Barnes & Noble
July 20 – Atlanta, GA – Acapella Books
Side Notes:
Coming on October 15th is the new book, Rush: Wandering The Face Of The Earth – The Official Touring History. The officially sanctioned 416-page book will chronicle every live date ever played by Rush throughout its career, and will feature in intro by Primus bassist Les Claypool and an afterword by Police drummer Stewart Copeland.
According to the press blurb on the Amazon website: “This book includes every setlist, every opening act, and every noteworthy moment meticulously researched and vetted by the band themselves. Along with spectacular, never-before-seen imagery, this is the must-have tour compendium for Rush fans.
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