Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too? — Season 1
About this season
Famed Rush bassist Geddy Lee travels to the homes of some of music’s most renowned bass players and digs into the stories that make these musicians stand out. A follow-up to his recent book, “Geddy Lee’s Big Beautiful Book of Bass,” the new 4-part series features episodes with Krist Novoselic (Nirvana), Les Claypool (Primus), Melissa Auf der Maur (Hole, Smashing Pumpkins) and Rob Trujillo (Metallica).
Episodes (4)
1. Les Claypool
Aired 5 December 2023 • 21 min
Geddy Lee dips into Les Claypool's world of wine, wieners and tasty bass guitar.
2. Robert Trujillo
Aired 5 December 2023 • 21 min
Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo gives Geddy a tour of his psychedelic home and shows off his surfing chops at the beach; they cruise the Venice Beach boardwalk to catch some hardcore skateboarding, score tacos and check out the LA nightlife.
3. Melissa Auf Der Maur
Aired 5 December 2023 • 21 min
Geddy meets fellow Canadian bassist Melissa Auf der Maur, known for her time in two bands of the 1990's; Melissa reveals a more private side as she takes Geddy on a tour of the Hudson Valley and discusses her life in the arts.
4. Krist Novoselic
Aired 5 December 2023 • 21 min
Geddy hangs out on the farm with Nirvana' Krist Noveselic, canning vegetables, nuturing orphaned animals, restoring churches, playing accordian and learning to make one's corner of the world better.