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(Credits: Far Out \/ IMDB)<\/p>\n
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Rush frontman and bassist\u00a0Geddy Lee<\/a>\u00a0has not only been a part of the most influential rock bands of all time but also witnessed a host of other icons in their pomp. The group of rock musicians who grew out of the 1960s and went on to dominate the following decade would not just shape the sights and sounds of the cultural world around them but sow the seeds of influence for generation upon generation of listeners. <\/p>\n As with many of his generation, these artists would prove to be immensely influential in establishing his distinctive style.\u00a0Lee would use the work of those around him to inspire his performances with Rush, a group that perfected the art of balance. <\/p>\n Formed as a trio, it is imperative that any trio of performers work neatly alongside each other. With only three members in a band, there is no room to hide. As much as Geddy Lee was a gifted bassist and vocalist, he would not have lasted without the scything solos of Alex Lifeson on guitar or the powerful precision of Neil Peart on drums. Being in a trio meant be delicately balanced at all times. And there were some other bands who inspired Lee and co to reach this pedestal. <\/p>\n One of these groups, who, like Rush, also happened to be a trio, is the psychedelic supergroup Cream. Famously, Cream comprised vocalist and bassist Jack Bruce, guitarist Eric Clapton and drumming virtuoso Ginger Baker. Whilst their existence only lasted two years, from 1966 to 1968, it\u2019s a testament to their power that they managed to shape rock music so significantly.<\/p>\n Cream considerably influenced Geddy Lee, and when speaking to\u00a0SiriusXM\u00a0in 2013, he recalled how the British band\u00a0\u201cchanged my life\u201d<\/a>\u00a0when he saw them live in Toronto. Lee stated: \u201cCream sort of changed my life. They blew my mind, and I remember they were coming to Toronto. But I couldn\u2019t get any of my friends interested to go see them. They were playing at Massey Hall. So I went down, bought a ticket, and I went by myself.\u201d<\/p>\n The bespectacled rocker continued: \u201cI just had to see them. They were such an important band to me. Jack Bruce\u2019s bass playing was just out of this world. Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, I mean they were the ultimate trio. The most influential band on my entire career in many ways.\u201d <\/p>\n While Cream had a defining impact on Geddy Lee, another trio had a lasting impact on him and showed that a three-piece band could be as emphatic as those with more members. This was The Jimi Hendrix Experience, the group that introduced the eminent American guitarist to the world with their game-changing 1967 debut album, Are You Experienced<\/a>. <\/p>\n![\"Geddy](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Geddy-Lee-Rush-Bass-Fender-Bass-Far-Out-Magazine-F-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/a>Geddy Lee with his bass. (Credits: Far Out \/ YouTube Still)<\/p>\n