Mr. August, principal bassist with the Brooklyn Philharmonic, is best known for his work in jazz and Latin groups.

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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.

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