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Alex Lifeson on the audience member who brought Rush crashing down to Earth
By Phil Weller last updated
The band’s first taste of playing a major gig soon turned to a moment that left Lifeson reconsidering his future

Alex Lifeson tells how one change helped Rush’s career take flight
By Elizabeth Swann published
Lifeson and his Rush bandmates were just 18 when a timely stroke of luck opened the door to Ontario's club scene

Watch 17-year-old Alex Lifeson argue with his parents about his future with Rush in a 1971 documentary
By Elizabeth Swann published
The famed guitarist was three years into his music career and just a few years from getting his first taste of success at the time

Alex Lifeson says digital technology made him a believer on his new album with Envy of None
By Gary Graff last updated
The guitarist believes 'Stygian Wavz,' out March 28, presents the quartet as a unified band for the first time

Alex Lifeson on how Rush’s early failure pushed them for their breakthrough success
By Gary Graff published
The guitarist explains how the band’s more ambitious direction “inspired me to mess around with my guitar tone”

Alex Lifeson explains how modding his Stratocaster led him to create one of his most iconic guitars
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist also revealed he and Geddy Lee are “bombarded” by requests from drummers to resurrect Rush

Alex Lifeson on Rush's big gamble — '2112,' the album that became their global breakthrough
By Matt Blackett published
As his group Envy of None prepare to release their sophomore album, we dug into our archives to see what Lifeson said about Rush's struggles 50 years ago

Alex Lifeson reveals the technique he stole from Rory Gallagher during their time together on the road
By Phil Weller published
The two guitarists became close friends over a pair of tours. Says Lifeson, "To see him lose himself in his guitar playing was truly remarkable"
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