Rush frontman / bassist Geddy Lee recently spoke with Rolling Stone about his five favourite songs with distinctive bass parts. Following is an excerpt from Lee's rundown.

"What Is And What Should Never Be" - Led Zeppelin

Lee: "There are so many songs I could choose from Zep that feature profound but understated bass playing, but this one is my fave. The way John Paul Jones changes gear, holds down the heavy bottom and adds terrific melody throughout the song. He is such a fluid player and all-round musical talent."

"Crossroads" (Live) - Cream

Lee: "This is a classic and hugely influential rock / blues jam. Having seen Jack Bruce roam wildly up and down the neck of his Gibson EB3 in concert, I can testify that it not only made me want to play bass, but play bass in a rock trio. And the other two guys in Cream weren’t so bad either."

Read the complete interview here.

Lee recently announced three more dates where he will be signing copies of his Big Beautiful Book of Bass and giving fist bumps; this time on the east coast.

Find ticket purchasing information here.

Dates:

December
8 – Pittsburgh, PA – Barnes & Noble (3 PM)
9 – New York City, NY – Barnes & Noble (7 PM)
14 – Halifax, NS – Indigo

One ticket grants you admission and one copy of Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book Of Bass for Geddy to personalize. Candid photos are permitted, but not while at the signing table. Geddy will not sign memorabilia or instruments - only the book.