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Discover the Genius of Alex Lifeson’s Chord Voicings
By Vinnie DeMasi published
The guitarist’s complex and clever chord work are at the heart of Rush’s amazing engine

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

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’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.

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.

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.

“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.’

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