Alex Lifeson
Biography
Best known as the broadly-skilled guitarist for the rock group Rush, which also features drummer Neil Peart and bassist Geddy Lee. Rush is the most successful Canadian music group in history, and is the third most prolific seller of consecutive (American) Gold and Platinum Records and videos, behind only the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Lifeson's ability to pull double-duty as both a melodic rhythm-guitar player and a searing soloist has earned him a reputation similar to that of his bandmates. All three share the distinction of being among the most highly influential virtuosos in their crafts. Alex has a passion for studio production, and is the only member of Rush to compose and produce a television theme (Andromeda (2000)). But his live performances are where his spontaneous side really shows. During live performances, Alex deftly switches from rhythm guitar to soloing, while simultaneously triggering his own pre-recorded accompaniments. Being the soul of spontaneity in the band...
Known For
Top 40 Movies
I Love You, Man
2009
Suck
2009
Ecstasy
2011
Rush: Cinema Strangiato - R40+ Director's Cut
2021
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
2022
Rush: R40 Live
2015
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
2022
Bachman
2018
Rush: Time Stand Still
2016
RUSH: Time Machine
2011
The Breach
2022
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
2010
Trailer Park Boys: The Movie
2006
Toronto Rocks
2003
Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush
2011
Rush: Retrospective 3 Video Collection
2009
The Boys in Brazil
2003
Rush: 2112
2012
Rush: R30
2005
Rush: Through the Camera Eye
1985
Rush: Chronicles
1990
Rush - Clockwork Angels Tour
2013
Rush: Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)
2022
Classic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures
2010
Come On Children
1973
Rush: Grace Under Pressure Tour
1986
Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live
2008
Rush: R40 Completist DVD (Blu-Ray Edition)
2014
Rush in Rio
2003
Rush: Live at the Capitol Theatre, 1976
N/A
Rush: A Show of Hands
1989
Through the Camera Eye
1985
Inner Rush
2012
Rush : Working Men
2009
Rush: Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)
2023
RUSH: Cinema Strangiato 2019
2019
Rush - Live at The Molson Amphitheater 1997
2014
Rush: Grace Under Pressure (Super Deluxe Edition)
2026
Rush: The Game Of Snakes & Arrows
2007
Rush: Exit... Stage Left
1982