Alex Lifeson
| Born | August 27, 1953 |
| Hometown | Fernie, Canada |
| Net worth | $40 million |
| Height | 6'0" (1.83m) |
| Spouse | Charlene McNicol |
| Children | Justin Lifeson, Adrian Lifeson |
| Parents | Nenad Zivojinovich, Melanija Zivojinovich |
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Nail that ‘Blah-talkie’ Rush sound as Alex Lifeson’s Lerxt and Morley unveil the Blah Blah wah pedal
The Rush legend's gear brand expands its pedal lineup with a limited edition optical wah offering a wide range of expressive filtering sounds, available exclusively through Reverb
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Despite the prog contents of Trifecta’s new album, Nick Beggs insists he’s no prog musician
The New Normal is the surprise second helping from Steven Wilson bandmates Beggs, Holzman and Blundell. Among the silliness there’s also deep love and sincere cynicism
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Geddy Lee’s thoughts when there was still an even chance of a new Rush album
Soon after the trio’s final tour had ended, the ever-optimistic frontman insisted his band should still be discussed in the present tense
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“I hear so much that I don’t hear in the digital plugin”: Alex Lifeson explains why digital amps can’t match up to the real thing
The Rush guitarist-turned-gear-manufacturer feels there’s one crucial element that plugins lack – and makes real amps sound superior
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Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee Solo Albums To Be Reissued
The RUSH members are each serving up their debut LPs on multiple vinyl formats. Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee Solo Albums To Be Reissued Spencer Kaufman
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Alex Lifeson on his legendary Hentor Sportscaster – one of the true original Superstrats
The Sportscaster is one of the classic Superstrats and is now in production under Lifeson's Lerxst brand. Here, the Rush legend takes us back to the beginning, explaining why he needed it in the first place
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Collins produced four RUSH albums during the 1980s and '90s. Peter Collins, RUSH and Queensr?che Producer, Dead at 73 Jon Hadusek
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The Strat turns 70 and the return of the cooler-than-ever Creed – only in the new Guitar World
Featuring new interviews with Ritchie Blackmore, Brian May, Buddy Guy, Alex Lifeson, Adrian Belew, Tom Morello, Yngwie Malmsteen and Mick Mars and a review of the new PRS Mark Tremonti MT 100 amp
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Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee reunite for Gordon Lightfoot tribute
Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee paid tribute to the Canadian songwriting icon in Toronto
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RUSH’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Reunite for Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Concert: Watch
Lee and Lifeson performed the song "The Way I Feel" alongside Canadian band Blue Rodeo. RUSH’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Reunite for Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Concert: Watch Jon Hadusek
