Geddy Lee’s Baseball Collection: A Storytelling Journey

Geddy Lee, the renowned bassist of Rush, is a passionate collector of baseball⁤ merchandise. His ⁢vast collection is a testament to his love for the sport, and‍ now, a selection of these items will⁤ be showcased in a⁣ book titled “72 ⁣Stories From the Collection of⁣ Geddy Lee.”

This⁣ large-format book, spanning 160‌ pages, delves into the stories behind 72 of Geddy’s favorite baseball​ items. ⁤From​ rare memorabilia to unique artifacts, each item ‍has a special significance, and ​Geddy shares the tales behind‌ them.

Geddy’s affinity for baseball predates‍ his ⁣music⁤ career. As he recounts, “Long before I​ became seriously interested in music, baseball was ingrained ⁣in my ‌bones. Throughout the 80s, I became obsessed with baseball ⁣and ⁢spent most of my free time watching games. I spent my time learning about the subtleties of tactics and current players,⁣ reading​ books,‍ biographies, and novels about​ baseball…”

The baseballs used in games held a special allure for Geddy. “It made me feel as ‍if I was there in their moments ‍of ⁣victory and ‍failure.​ I was fascinated ‌by the idea that a baseball could tell a story.”

A limited edition of the book, available for pre-order at Rushbackstage.com, will ​include a ⁣Geddy Lee-style baseball made especially for the occasion. A regular version is scheduled for release in the spring of ​2025.

Geddy’s connection to baseball extends beyond his collection. He is friends with Warren Cromartie, a former player for ⁤the Yomiuri Giants, and has visited ⁤Japan to watch a Japanese ​professional baseball game. Geddy also made ‍a guest appearance on an album by Climb,⁤ a band⁤ featuring Cromartie‍ on drums.

Explore Geddy Lee’s⁣ baseball collection and the stories⁢ behind it in “72 Stories From⁣ the Collection of ‌Geddy Lee.”