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The 50 Greatest Rhythm Guitar Players of All Time

By Guitar Player Staff published

The players who don't hog the limelight but do lay down the best chords and riffs in guitar history

Rush and Foo Fighters at Taylor Hawkins Tribute Show

Watch Dave Grohl, Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee Tear Through Classic Rush Tracks at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Show

By Jonathan Horsley last updated

London's Wembley Stadium witnessed the return of Dave Grohl to the drum stool as he joined the Rush legends for “2112 Part I: Overture” and “Working Man.”

Alex Lifeson plays his white Gibson ES-355 guitar during a soundcheck ahead of Rush's gig at Bingley Hall in Stafford, Staffordshire, England on September 21, 1979

Alex Lifeson’s White Gibson ES-355 Sells at Auction for $384,000

By Jackson Maxwell published

The Rush guitar legend's "Closer to the Heart" 1976 Gibson Dove and oft-used 1980 Hentor Sportscaster also fetched six figures at the sale.

Rush's Alex Lifeson – pictured backstage with his guitar collection

Alex Lifeson Details the "Emotionally Difficult" Process of Putting Some of His Most Beloved Guitars Up for Auction

By Jackson Maxwell published

In a new interview, the Rush guitarist confessed that he spoke at length to one of his favorite six-strings before putting it up for auction for charity.

(from left) Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, and Neil Peart of Rush perform live in 1982

Rush Announce Super Deluxe Reissue of 'Moving Pictures'

By Jackson Maxwell published

The reissue includes the first release of the legendary trio's full, 19-song set at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto on March 25, 1981.

Tom Morello

“Writing and Recording Isn’t Just About Creating Music… It’s Also an Act of Self-Creation”: Tom Morello Expands on His New Solo Album

By Joe Bosso published

Armed with just his phone and extensive network of musical cohorts, the guitarist takes his instruments into uncharted territory on ‘The Atlas Underground Fire.’

Best Gear of 2021

The Best Gear of 2021: Our Roundup of the Year’s Top Guitars, Amps and Pedals

By Dave Hunter, Jimmy Leslie, James Volpe Rotondi, Christopher Scapelliti, Art Thompson last updated

What in the world of guitar gear got us excited in 2021? Guitar Player's editors and reviewers pick their favorites.

Epiphone Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess Standard

The Epiphone Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess Standard Delivers a Whole Lotta Bang for the Buck

By Jimmy Leslie published

Super tonal versatility and wonderful playability for under a grand.

Alex Lifeson of Rush performs in concert at the Austin360 Amphitheater on May 16, 2015 in Austin, Texas

Watch a Teenage Alex Lifeson Arguing with His Parents About a Future Career in Music

By Rod Brakes published

Video The Rush guitarist was firmly convinced of his destiny.

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Liona Boyd seated in her apartment in Toronto, 2014.

Five Reasons Liona Boyd is a Guitar Legend

By Guitar Player Staff published

The “First Lady of the Guitar” is a classical master.

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