Likewise, Geddy Lee's vocals are an unavoidable hurdle to RUSH appreciation, which fans are well aware of.

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He knows Geddy Lee's singing has a polarizing effect on people.

CNN: It's not cool to like RUSH. That's OK

They grew up in suburban Canada, where guitarist Alex Lifeson and bassist and singer Geddy Lee were both first-generation Canadians from immigrant families, doing the best they could to avoid being the target of bullies.

CNN: It's not cool to like RUSH. That's OK