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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"

Alex Lifeson recalls the thrill of meeting his guitar hero, Jimmy Page
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Lifeson also weighed in on Pete Townshend's influence on his rhythm playing and writing, and the guitar talents of Michael Schenker, Steve Morse and Eric Johnson

"We play rush stuff and jam." Alex Lifeson says he and Geddy Lee haven't ended their music partnership
By Phil Weller published
Nearly 10 years since Rush’s final show, the group's two surviving members haven't ended their creative partnership
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