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Geddy Lee Featured In 'CFNY: The Spirit Of Radio' Documentary, Premiering In January

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While the history of Toronto’s alternative radio scene is a sprawling tale of rebellion and new waves, a highly anticipated new documentary is putting the spotlight firmly on one of rock’s most iconic figures: Rush frontman Geddy Lee. As first reported by BraveWords, the legendary bassist and vocalist is a featured pillar of the upcoming film CFNY: The Spirit of Radio . The documentary, which has been in development for three years, serves as a cinematic exploration of the station’s "golden age" (1976–1991), but for many fans, the true draw is Lee’s deep-dive into the DNA of one of Rush’s most beloved tracks. For the first time on screen, Lee provides an intimate look at how the maverick station, originally broadcasting from a small house in Brampton, directly inspired the 1980 hit "The Spirit of Radio." The documentary highlights Lee’s perspective on how the station’s "free-form" philosophy captured the imagination of late drummer and lyricist Neil Pe...

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