Geddy Lee's Journey with Rush: From Firing to Pride and Influence
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In an excerpt from his memoir, Geddy Lee of Rush recounts the day he was fired from the band in 1969. Lee reveals that the decision to replace him was driven by drummer John Rutsey, who wanted to reinvent the band's image and find someone "hipper." Despite feeling shocked and hurt, Lee resolved to start a band of his own and eventually rejoined Rush after Rutsey called to make amends. The experience made Lee more confident and skeptical, shaping his approach to the music business.
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