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GF says on 16/Feb/10
Jack, I knew Neil Peart was 6'3" which puts Alex Lifeson at about 5'11" - 6 ft and Geddy Lee one inch shorter than Alex!
Jack says on 24/Dec/09
Neil is listed as 6'3" on the bands website. It was mentioned recently to promote the sale of the "Rush 3" hockey jersey that was used to record and film the new song for Hockey Night in Canada. I have seen them every tour since 1980 and I did not think he was over 5'11. Matt Thomas says on 9/Sep/09
Rob I really think you should just ban that By tor fellow from the site if he's still around, he's obviously a troll with some sort of Inferiority complex he probably is one of those things he mentioned he hates. GF says on 3/Sep/09
Alissa - I agree Alex gained a good maybe 50 lbs since his starving days so that has some effect. Neil too though went through weight gaining especially on tour of T4E and in the current break after S&A. I think Neil though started at 6-3 and is now closer to 6-2.
As for those claiming Rush was rude to them - they are first of all about the music so they don't ow you time from their personal lives. Secondly, they are very courteous guys anyway. If they were rude to you, you were probably rude or offsetting to them first. Learn how to approach people because you get what's coming to you. D. Ray Morton says on 16/Jul/09
By Tor says on 1/May/09
No Way. Obviuosly, success should only come to good lookng people. Let me guess. You're one of these "individuals" who is good looking on the inside? I hate ugly, old, fat, poor, and dumb people.
Adolph, is that you? Alissa says on 31/May/09
Like I said, I have'nt ever een rush personally in concert, since I am only 13 (Still waiting for the honor :)) But I know three people who have meet The band members in the 1990's and believe this is where their heights stand:
Geddy: 5"10
Alex: 5''11
Neil: 6"4
But for Alex, I am going to have say 5'10-ish now taking into account he has gained alot of weight over the years...But Geddy is defintely 5"10, Neil is defintley 6''4
P.s. Is there any reason in paticular theres not a page for Neil, Rob? Just curious. Lisa K. Calladine says on 8/May/09
He looks about 5'10" tall,but height is not the issue here, it's the music that brings the Band Rush to mountaineous heights. I'm a later comer in both age and to the music, but I'm making up for it by buying their music and enjoying the music!!! 'If' they are rude, can you blame them sometimes. It's about their music anyway!! - By Tor says on 1/May/09
No Way. Obviuosly, success should only come to good lookng people. Let me guess. You're one of these "individuals" who is good looking on the inside? I hate ugly, old, fat, poor, and dumb people. Thank God, if there were one, for my MENSA membership. And, yes Geddy looks like something I found in my kitchen garbage disposal. Temple-One says on 29/Apr/09
LOL! This dude is still butthurt cuz Rush was rude to him a few times. fansince82 says on 26/Apr/09
Unbelievable. In the defense of my favorite band...I would be rude also if I couldn't even take a piss at a baseball game without somebody coming up to me for an autograph. There is a time and a place for that. Neil's tour bus frequently gets followed (for miles) after concerts by fans seeking out autographs...they eventually have to pull over (not knowing what their intentions are) to ask them to leave...frightening. I've never met them...I would love to, however, I'm content to appreciate attending the concerts, buying the DVDs, CD's and loving the music. They don't owe me anything. I don't care how tall they are, ugly, handsome, rude, polite or whatever. The music is great, what else matters? My meager amount of money spent over the years on their CDs, concert tickets...etc... doesn't entitle me to anything. If anything, I owe them for what their music has done to inspire me during my lifetime. Anonymous says on 8/Mar/09
Nancy I think you've been toking a bit too much. Geddy has no recollection of your story. And I asked him. No Way says on 25/Feb/09
By Tor .. you have a wife .. and a kid?! Sorry, you just sound like you're a kid yourself. Very immature comments made by someone who probably thinks success should only come to "good looking" people. nancy lee says on 23/Feb/09
Gentlemen: I have met Geddy twice and can vouch for his height as well as his looks and character. The first time we met was 1974 when he rescued me, a naive 18-year old, from being dragged into a hotel bathroom by an extremely inebriated Ace Frehley during Peter Criss' birthday party. Twelve years later I sent a thank-you note backstage after Rush's Richfield OH Coliseum show, at which time Geddy graciously invited me back and actually left an in-progress interview to speak with me for about 20 minutes. He not only recalled the Ace incident at the Pittsburgh Hilton in great detail (down to what I was wearing and how I wore my hair), but also remembered me at their first gig in Cleveland (!) which was held at 12 noon on a weekday and prompted me to skip school for the first and only time in my life. When I advised him that I'd committed this "crime" to drive from Youngstown with my friends to see his first show, he laughed and told me that I was a true fan to have risked the wrath of my Italian mother. We spoke of both being "first generationers", as my mother and her family fled Italy to the US during WWII, just as his parents fled to Canada after the war. He is truly a remarkable person; quite deep and thoughtful. Once it was time for me to leave, I thanked Geddy for allowing me backstage to speak with him and asked if I could have a hug in lieu of a handshake. I will never, ever forget his cheek against mine and him hugging me tight. I can emphatically state that there were no pockmarks or blemishes on his face; just cute as can be with a warm sweet smile and a long beautiful ponytail, which I implored him not to cut. For the record, I was wearing boots with a 2" heel, making me 5'9" to Geddy's 5' 10" in stocking feet (black argyle socks, LOL). I told him I hoped to see him again, to which he replied that he never forgets a true fan. Two years later, he made good on his word, calling out, "Hey Youngstown!" to me while I stood in front of the stage and - to my delight - sang "Roll the Bones" to me during the show. A year later I met and married my first husband, a professional audio engineer, which afforded me the opportunity to meet many rock & roll characters; however, Geddy Lee will always be on a pedestal because he is truly a class act and shines head & shoulders above the rest. Danimal says on 14/Jan/09
Mark D. says on 13/Jan/09
Sebastian is 6'3", not 6'4", and he slouches and
stands semi-spread eagle as many tall folks do a
lot, explaining the small difference over Lee...
Try 6'6". Mark D. says on 13/Jan/09
Sebastian is 6'3", not 6'4", and he slouches and
stands semi-spread eagle as many tall folks do a
lot, explaining the small difference over Lee... GF says on 21/Dec/08
Geddy Lee is 5'11" and Sebastian from Skid Row is 6'4" Click Here Temple-One says on 20/Dec/08
Maybe Lennon should have sneaked out of venues. He might still be alive today TFMGD says on 15/Dec/08
I agree w/GF, it is ALL jealousy and a sense of entitlement from the a**hole$ posting that Geddy, Alex and Neil and are jerks/rude. I have waited my ENTIRE life to meet them (26 yrs old in 2007) and got to after their Toronto show on Sept. 22nd '07. I had heard things about them being rude, and braced for it, but they were extremely nice. I was so shocked by the difference in what I heard than the way Geddy was I accidentally blurted out "man, you guys aren't rude jerks at all!" and he LAUGHED! Asked where I had heard that and I said I had heard it many, many times through my life, and that Neil was the worst and that Alex acted like he thought he was better than everyone and that Geddy was short tempered with people. Would you like to hear his reply? It was that they can't stand the fans who ACT LIKE IT IS THEIR RIGHT TO CUT INTO THEIR PRIVATE TIME AND DEMAND STUFF FROM THEM. A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE GOTTEN "AUTOGRAPHS" OR THINGS SIGNED HAVE AMBUSHED THEM IN PUBLIC, BEFORE THE CONCERT OR RIGHT AFTER, WHEN THE HOTEL STAFFS HAVE SOLD THEIR ROOM NUMBERS TO FANS, AND PEOPLE HIDE IN THE ELEVATORS OR STAIRWELLS, OR WALK RIGHT UP TO THEIR TABLES IF THEY "DARE" TO GO TO A RESTAURANT, OR GO TO A STORE. I personally feel that THOSE PEOPLE are the rude ones. If you did something that made YOU famous, would YOU want everyone in the world to just butt into your meals or jump on you coming out of a bathroom or trying to get to your hotel room? Or when you have just been on stage BELTING YOUR LUNGS OUT AND PLAYING YOUR @$$E$ off for a bunch of people, the most of which are grateful to have the chance to see them perform, and with a good percent feeling that since they paid to see them, it is their right to hound them for autographs and photos, most of which are going to be sold on eBay (autographs) or posted on the internet for bragging rights.
SO kindly stop tearing down the GREATEST rock band ever. I have met John Kay and the rest of Steppenwolf: nice, but aloof. ALL of Aerosmith: HILARIOUS guys, but wanted to get on with the stuff they had to do. I have met CHRISTIAN artists who are ruder than rock artists...so it all just depends on how YOU perceive the artist(s) in question. If you feel THEY owe YOU something BECAUSE YOU'RE a fan, that is going to come across LOUD and CLEAR to them, and its off putting. GF says on 20/Nov/08
Gegatso, your estimations are about exact. Although Neil might just be closer to 6'3" actually.
As per Geddy lee being ugly all I can say is people must be jealous. odd maybe, but he is not ugly at all. I see people everyday and everywhere I go who actually ARE ugly. Geddy Lee just has a typical Polish Jew look. Nothing wrong with that. Look at Nicko McBrain, Ace Frehley, Elton John, Steven Tyler, etc.. I mean I can go on and on with rockers who are ugly. If you want to talk rap and other genres the list gets longer. Why don't you pick on them instead of Geddy Lee? Oh, I think I know why. Maybe because Ged is a genius prodigious musician and all you can do is over exaggerate the size of his nose. Please.... he's no Henry Waxman. Mr Lee is a cool looking musician with a heart and mind in the right place and excellent worth ethic. A living legend, as is Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart. Gegatso says on 2/Nov/08
I met Rush a bunch of times through the years. I'm exactly 6' which puts Ged right at 5'10" and Al about an inch taller. Neil is probably only 6'2" All great guys nonetheless. The Stig says on 2/Oct/08
From seeing tons of photos and concerts I guess them at:
Geddy 5'11"
Alex 5' 10"
Neil 6'3" (You can also tell this by drumkit configuration, anyone under 5'10 or so would have a difficult time getting to some drums/cymbals.
They are the nicest, most humble band and have done tons of charity work including raising the most money of any celebrity/group for Katrina housing for which they get zero recognition.
On a different note, I don't know what this site says of Arnold Schwarzenegger but last year I met him face-to-face with a handshake and we were exactly the same height. I'm 6'1". With age and ailments he's probably lost an inch because I think througout his bodybilding career he was listed at 6'2".
I just spent waaaay too much time on this. By Tor says on 30/Sep/08
In all honesty, Geddy is indeed a very nice guy. My family and I were at a Blue Jays game in Toronto and he was kind enough to shake my hand and say hello to us. However, when he leaned down to say hello to my son he cried and ran away. My wife had to spend a considerable amount of time calming our son down after the "ugly geddy" ordeal. ;) My wife said afterwards that she felt like vomiting when he smiled at her. ;) It wasn't Geddy's fault. He meant well. Like I said he's a nice friendly guy. By Tor says on 8/Jul/08
In all honesty. Geddy Lee is one of the UGLIEST people I have ever seen. He looks like something that was jammed in my garbage disposal. So oily, greasey and stinky. Can you imagine how many holes he has in his face? He used to store alot of oil in that face. So may little white volcanos exploding. OdDiTy says on 2/Jun/08
You'll never get a better and more honest look at their heights than you will in this YouTube Video of Rush receiving the Order of Canada about 10 years ago ..... Click Here ....this goes a long way to telling the story of their heights..... kind of a funny Video too, seeing Rock Star types all dressed up like that ..... :) ...hope you all like it.... :) OdDiTy says on 24/May/08
Hes exactly 5ft 10 cuz Ive seen him here in Toronto before and hes eye to eye with me and Im 5 10 ..... but hes not a nice guy... it was the day after New Years and he jumped out of a car to run into a store when a middle aged dude about Geddys age extended his hand to wish him a happy New Year but Geddy basically blew right past him and embarrassed the guy in front of his Wife and Kid ... you could see the dude was excited to see him and was kinda crestfallen when Lee barely even acknowleged he was there......I thought he was a king sized jerk for doing that.... btw, you guys have a excellent site... its very interesting and I come here often and I ve turned other people onto this..... GF says on 15/Mar/08
Has anyone ever bothered to ask them their height? Duh!! HAHA
I almost agree with Minstrel Man. Just take 1 inch off each height and BAM!!! Case closed. =] Minstrel Man says on 1/Jan/08
I saw Rush live last July. A group of the most skilled musicians around.
Lee- 5'10.5"
Lifeson- 5'11.5"
Peart- 6'4" Ronnie says on 29/Nov/07
I've met the boys twice in the past. Once in 1977 and once in 1985. I stand about 6'-1". When I stood face to face with Geddy, the top of his head was about at my eye level and Alex was about the same height. That would put Geddy at about 5'-9" and Alex about 5'- 9" at best. It should be noted however, that Geddy WAS wearing a pretty thick sole and heal...so that would probably have given him about another 1" or so increase. Didn't get to ever meet Neil either time...he doesn't care much for public appearances unfortunately.
But HEY, I LOVE their music....and....they DO ROCK...don't they! PariahDog says on 8/May/07
I wouldn’t say that. I think Test for Echo and Vapor Trails were stepping stones and growing points for them. They both have a different feel. Test for Echo was by far not my favorite, but I’m still glad to have it in my collection. I just don’t believe it was there best effort, and you had a few filler songs such as “The Color of Right” and “Carve Away the Stone,” but that doesn’t make it crap.
As for Vapor Trails… I really liked this album. The only song I didn’t care for much was “Freeze.” Besides that, it’s just the horrible clipping and the way it was recorded that makes me upset. If they re-master it, I’d surely buy another copy.
Snakes and Arrows is absolutely wonderful though. I love all the songs, I love how they explored some areas, and I’m happy with it. I’m proud to say they can still rock like no other. The only thing I have a problem with is 2:21 on “We Hold On.” I have no idea if it was intentional, but it seems that a beat is missing, and it bothers me. Other than that, it’s another favorite for me.
As for Geddy… It’s a bit of a odd emotion. I sometimes find him absolutely handsome, and other times I wonder why I ever thought that? I dig the newer look though.
P.S The “Dark Crystal” joke made me chortle. D. Ray Morton says on 8/May/07
"much better than Vapor Trails and Test for Echo combined."
Which still isn't saying much. I do quite like "Hope," though.
Geddy definitely does look better these days, but probably because he's found a cool get-up (shades, vest, goatee, flattering hairstyle, etc.) which suits him. He looks hip and distinguished. I recently saw an interview from the Permanent Waves era and, not to be mean or anything, but he looked like something out of the Dark Crystal. PariahDog says on 6/May/07
That’s heartbreaking to hear they act that way. But in all honesty, I really think I would act that way too. I find my personality is a bit like Neil’s… I’m very secluded, and I hate attention. I loathe cameras too.
I couldn’t say no to a child asking for a autograph, however.
Regardless, I love Rush no matter what. There new album sits perfectly with me-- much better than Vapor Trails and Test for Echo combined. Best damn band ever, though.
By the way, Geddy isn’t really all that ugly. He looks much better older, specifically with the little goatee under his lower lip… D. Ray Morton says on 4/May/07
This ain't about height, but rather depths. New album blows. And Neil's new lyrics are so irrepressively negative. Wtf?
Anyway, back to height. Melissa says on 12/Feb/07
I have to agree with Katie...Geddy Lee is a very very handsome man! I've actually had the pleasure of meeting him several times, as well. I live in Toronto and have seen and talked to him about 10 times while out and about in the past few years. He is honestly one of the nicest guys I have met. I've been a Rush fan since 1987 and they definately are not rude at all! Liam76 says on 12/Feb/07
....................the end result is that guys with attitudes like his end up driving people who want to participate in good forums like these away, I mean, people just get sick of hearing it and being attacked every time they might disagree................... Liam76 says on 12/Feb/07
I regards to "Katie’s" post, dude, what's your problem? I mean, she finds Geddy Lee handsome, so what, that's her right and that doesn't make her "anal" or "dumb" and it certainly doesn't make her "immature?” How exactly that would make her "anal, "dumb" or "immature" I have yet to figure out? Perhaps it's that you don't know what the words you're using actually mean? Not to mention dude, but perhaps you haven't noticed, but you're not exactly a stunner in the looks department yourself. From what I’ve seen you seem to be big on calling down and abusing anyone who doesn’t agree with you like some sort of spoiled child. I think that if anyone here is acting “immature” and is suffering from a serious attitude problem it’s YOU. What you said to her was totally uncalled for and you should be MATURE enough to apologize. Katie says on 6/Feb/07
Geddy Lee is very handsome...I've heard that he is 5'9.. I am a huge Rush fan and I disagree with those of you who call them rude names...it just makes you look dumb! Leosgf says on 4/Oct/06
Hi there
I'm From Brazil and when they came here in 2002 to record the Rush In Rio Dvd, i was on the airport to give them a warming welcome (a.k.a asking for photos and autographs hahaha)!
What i wanna say is i'm a 6'2 (188 cm) and Peart is DEFINITELY taller than me. He's probably 6'4.
And of course he didn't let me take a picture.. :(
He's shy RS says on 4/Oct/06
D. Ray, if you want to read about the arrest, check out the Naples Daily News. It is available online. The story was big over here. D. Ray Morton says on 2/Oct/06
"broke down the near impossible Elton last week.posed with me."
How did you do it? D. Ray Morton says on 2/Oct/06
Which son? Justin? RS says on 30/Sep/06
Alex Lifeson, his son, and daughter-in-law, were arrested in Naples, Florida, a couple of years ago. Alex' rap sheet had him listed as 6'0." Alex and the daughter-in-law seemed nice enough. His son was a real asshole. sf says on 13/Sep/06
Yea, Geddy's voice is not for everyone, but he music is great from the early/mid 70's to early 80's. Haven't liked too much past "Hold Your Fire." Danimal says on 13/Sep/06
White Wedding and Rebell Yell Kick ASS!! Danimal says on 12/Sep/06
That's a great song Viper. Their best years were from 74-82. D. Ray Morton says on 6/Sep/06
Mrdeppness - just trying to levitate the situation!
Forget Dirk, Lerxst, and Milton Banana. How tall is Dukey The Dog? And what hair products does he favor?
And the wives, dammit, the wives! (Charlene looks about 5'5", Nancy about 5'8", and Carrie...not certain on her yet.)
"Listen to "Limelight." "
Yup. Or "Vital Signs" - nice commentary on the complex relationship between artist and fan. "Signals get crossed..."
"Animate" covers similar ground, no? mrdeppness says on 6/Sep/06
Fellas come one now. Let's talk about heights here.
Neil = 6'3"
Alex = 5'11"
Geddy = 5'9"
D.Ray Morton that was pretty funny haha. I'll get the cup ;P D. Ray Morton says on 4/Sep/06
Celebrities don't owe us anything but a good performance.
(And a pint of blood, if they're feeling magnanimous.) mrdeppness says on 3/Sep/06
p.s. sorry folks about the typos. i didn't run through spell check. Rocker Boy says on 11/Jul/06
Neil is 6'3", Alex is 6' and Geddy is 5'10". Trust me on this. D. Ray Morton says on 16/Jun/06
"Maybe karma really does exist. If you know what I mean?"
You mean as regards the Prof? Ouch.
It's funny, because I'd heard many times how fan-friendly they *used* to be, to the point of accepting phone calls at the studio!
Neil has always struck me as someone who's best admired from a distance. Can't say anything *too* bad about the guy, though, as I've never actually met him and he did send me a very thoughtful note when I was a kid. He does *seem* slightly arrogant and elitist (I recently read a Q&A between Neil and the fans and some of his answers were admittedly quite terse), but I think when you take a guy who is majorly ill-at-ease with the spotlight to begin with and add a few disturbing fan encounters to that already precarious mix, you're going to end up with someone becomes soured and starts to shun it all just to feel normal.
Back on height...I just watched the Rio doc again yesterday evening and there are a couple spots wherein Geddy clearly looks 1"-2" taller than Alex. Geddy's wearing chucks and and Alex, sandals. Pretty weird, because I had always thought Alex was taller, too. John says on 12/Jun/06
I've met both Geddy and Alex. Alex is definitely taller. I'm about 5'8" and Geddy seemed to be about as tall as me, or maybe just a little bit shorter. Alex appeared to be about 5'11". D. Ray Morton says on 4/Jun/06
No bursting here. Neil's always openly carried resentment and distain for anyone who would want to talk to him because of his being "The Great Neil." Seems like a bit of an elitist - has a real "don't these people have anything better to do" attitude. And Geddy always presented as someone who wasn't particularly friendly, either. Both seem to be very uncomfortable with fame and all of its trappings.
OTOH "Big Al" always seemed like someone who would be the friendly, extroverted sort. D. Ray Morton says on 3/Jun/06
Looks like the "Roll The Bones"/"Counterparts" era. ray says on 3/Jun/06
i think he looks cool! i love rush. they put out some really great albums. iam gonna guess this pic was taken in the early 90's.
ray says on 30/May/06
i think thats one of the best pictures ever taken of geddy lee
D. Ray Morton says on 2/Feb/06
"5-9 and a half."
Whoa...really?!
That'd put Lerxst (Lifeson) at around 5'8.5" and Peart at around 6'1".
Thanks for posting the photo, btw. Danimal says on 1/Feb/06
Yes, he's Canadian. He is one of the best bassists of all time. He is from the rock band Rush, who have been around for close to 40 years now. I thought he was much shoter than this. I was way off. Neil Peart (the drummer) must be 6'2"-6'3" (at least) |
