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Video: Sammy Hagar mentions Alex Lifeson of Rush in May 24 Chickenfoot showOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, May 25
By rss@youtube.com (barneyrebelx) Author: barneyrebelx Keywords: Rush Chickenfoot Sammy Hagar Added: May 25, 2009
Video: A Tribute To Alex LifesonOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, May 13
By rss@youtube.com (Rago2112) Author: Rago2112 Keywords: Tribute To Alex Lifeson Rush Rago2112 Added: May 13, 2009
Video: Learn To Play "Limelight" by RushOriginal at Veoh
• Sat, May 2
Legendary progressive rock guitarist Alex Lifeson shows you how to play the intricacies of the Rush classic, "Limelight," originally released on ... www.veoh.com
Video: Rush Guitarist Lifeson Sees Guitar Hero Saving Mus...
Original at AOL Video
• Tue, Apr 14
Rush gutiarist Alex Lifeson said that Guitar Hero brings hope that kids will capture what it means to play music, while at the same time expose Rush. video.aol.com
Video: Rush - Can't Fight ItOriginal at truveo.com
• Tue, Apr 14
Unreleased track from Rush . Geddy Lee - Bass and vocals Alex Lifeson - Guitar John Rutsey - Drums Neil was not yet in the band www.truveo.com
Video: Rush - Can’t Fight It
Original at AOL Video
• Thu, Apr 9
Unreleased track from Rush. Geddy Lee - Bass and vocals Alex Lifeson - Guitar John Rutsey - Drums Neil was not yet in the band video.aol.com
Video: Learn To Play "The Spirit of Radio" by RushOriginal at Veoh
• Fri, Apr 3
Alex Lifeson, lead guitarist for the band Rush, teaches you how to play "The Spirit of Radio", which he performed with Rush in 1980 on the album ... www.veoh.com
Video: My attempt of Bastille Day by RUSH with a backtrackingOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Mar 24
By rss@youtube.com (rockan40) Author: rockan40 Keywords: Bastille Day RUSH backtracking Alex Lifeson lesson Added: March 24, 2009
Video: Learn To Play "Tom Sawyer" by RushOriginal at truveo.com
• Fri, Mar 20
Alex Lifeson, lead guitarist for the band Rush, teaches you how to play "Tom Sawyer", which he performed with Rush in 1981 on the album "Moving ... www.truveo.com
Video: Learn To Play Limelight by Rush
Original at Yahoo! Video
• Wed, Mar 11
Legendary progressive rock guitarist Alex Lifeson shows you how to play the intricacies of the Rush classic, Limelight, originally released on the ... video.yahoo.com
Video: Bubbles and Alex Lifeson rock it out in the ParkOriginal at YouTube
• Thu, Mar 5
By rss@youtube.com (metrOjedi) Hi5! Author: metrOjedi Keywords: Bubbles Alex Lifeson Trailer Park Boys Rush Closer to the Heart Showcase Added: March 5, 2009
Video: Alex Lifeson Talks RushOriginal at YouTube
• Fri, Feb 27
By rss@youtube.com (chartattack000) CHARTattack's Kate Harper sat down with Rush's Alex Lifeson last December at the annual Andy Kim Christmas Show in Toronto to talk about his favourite Rush song and the band's future. (Check out www.chartattack.com/media for more videos!)
Video: Rush - Spirit of Radio Clip LiveOriginal at YouTube
• Thu, Feb 26
By rss@youtube.com (joshmyers03) Rush live in Dallas, TX 2008 Smirnoff Center. Clip from Spirit of Radio Author: joshmyers03 Keywords: Geddy Lee Alex Lifeson Neil Peart Rush spirit radio live dallas texas Added: February 26, 2009
Video: YYZ Guitar Solo FCOriginal at YouTube
• Sun, Feb 22
By rss@youtube.com (MintyMan69) This is harder than the Guitar Hero 2 chart because of an annoying little G-R trill in the middle. Author: MintyMan69 Keywords: YYZ Rush Alex Lifeson Geddy Lee Neil Peart Rock Band Solo Guitar FC 100% BDole Bob Dole BobDole Tommy Fast Added: February 22, 2009
Video: Tom Sawyer - RUSH (cover)Original at YouTube
• Sat, Feb 21
By rss@youtube.com (mRtReMeLo) Hey guys its us again. So this song is epic yeah! we love Rush It's our favorites Thanks for watching Enjoy! Author: mRtReMeLo Keywords: Tom Sawyer Rush Moving Pictures mRtReMeLo shreddmasterstiff ertl cover epic Geddy Lee Alex Lifeson Neil Peart Added: February 21, 2009
Video: MOV020_EditOriginal at YouTube
• Sat, Feb 7
By rss@youtube.com (wickerman320) Cover of "Hope" by Rush Author: wickerman320 Keywords: Hope Lifeson Rush Added: February 7, 2009
Video: Alex Lifeson.HOPE.(Cover Solo w / extended improvisational Intro.)Original at YouTube
• Sun, Feb 1
By rss@youtube.com (ighrwu) I'll never make it sound as good as Thee Alex Lifeson, so I kinda put together an intro before the actual song. Hope is an awesome sounding instrumental. Alex Lifeson is an awesome guitarist. RUSH will always be an awesome band...This is my version of Hope; With an improv. Intro.
Video: Rush: Tom Sawyer - Bass CoverOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Jan 27
By rss@youtube.com (therednex) Me covering Rush's Tom Sawyer on bass. I know I made a few mistakes but not too bad. Please Rate/Comment! Author: therednex Keywords: Rush Tom Sawyer Bass Cover Geddy Lee Neil Peart Alex Lifeson Fender Squier Jazz Added: January 28, 2009
Video: The Trailer Park Boys - Closer To The Heart (WITH ALEX LIFESON OF RUSH!!!) Part 2 of 2Original at YouTube
• Sun, Jan 25
By rss@youtube.com (undervenued) The Trailer Park Boys at Massey Hall Jan 24 2009 perform Closer To The Heart with Alex Lifeson of Rush. What a huge shock to see him out there!!! Author: undervenued Keywords: Closer 2 Added: January 25, 2009
Video: Guitar Lesson - Natural Science - Rush (Part 1)Original at YouTube
• Mon, Jan 19
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By rss@youtube.com (Blobblob22) Guitar Lesson to the first few part of Natural Science by Rush. Author: Blobblob22 Keywords: Rush Permanent Waves Lee Lifeson Peart guitar Lesson Acoustic Natural Science Added: January 19, 2009
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Video: Guitar Lesson - The Spirit of Radio - Rush - IntroOriginal at YouTube
• Sun, Jan 11
• 3 related articles
By rss@youtube.com (Blobblob22) Guitar lesson for the intro to 'The Spirit of Radio' by Rush. Please comment.(Tell me if it helps or not) Author: Blobblob22 Keywords: Guitar Lesson Rush Spirit Radio Alex Lifeson Geddy Lee Neil Peart Permanent Waves Acoustic Added: January 11, 2009
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Video: Rush - Hope Cover VersionOriginal at YouTube
• Fri, Jan 9
• 1 related articles
By rss@youtube.com (YYZAJD) Hope" by Alex Lifeson of Rush, played on a Garrison GL20 Author: YYZAJD Keywords: AJDHope Added: January 9, 2009
Video: Rush - New World Man 10-13-2002Original at YouTube
• Sun, Jan 4
By rss@youtube.com (RollTheFemers) Rush playing at the Phillips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, on October 13, 2002, as part of the Vapor Trails tour. Author: RollTheFemers Keywords: Rush New World Man Live Geddy Lee Alex Lifeson Neil Peart Vapor Trails Tour 2002 Signals Added: January 4, 2009
Video: GUITAR HERO MICK- WELCOME TO THE JUNGLEOriginal at YouTube
• Thu, Jan 1
By rss@youtube.com (dirklerxstprof2112) 10yr old mick rockin out on guitar hero 3 p.s. his idol is Alex Lifeson of Rush what can i say, the kid has great taste. Author: dirklerxstprof2112 Keywords: GUITAR HERO MICK- WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE Added: January 1, 2009
Video: Rock Band 2 Tom Sawyer Expert Guitar 5G*Original at YouTube
• Tue, Dec 23
By rss@youtube.com (LotharOfDaHillPeople) Author: LotharOfDaHillPeople Keywords: Tom Sawyer Rush Expert Guitar Gold Stars Rock Band 5G* Getty Lee Neil Peirt Alex Lifeson Added: December 23, 2008
Video: RUSH GUITARIST LIFESON SEES GUITAR HERO SAVING MUSICOriginal at YouTube
• Thu, Dec 18
By rss@youtube.com (ArtisanNewsService) Rush gutiarist Alex Lifeson said that Guitar Hero brings hope that kids will capture what it means to play music, while at the same time expose Rush. Author: ArtisanNewsService Keywords: "Alex Lifeson" "Guitar Hero" "Rock Band" "Tom Sawyer" YYZ "Neil Peart" "Geddy Lee"
Video: Broon's Bane TutorialOriginal at YouTube
• Thu, Dec 18
By rss@youtube.com (RogerRabbitEars) Author: RogerRabbitEars Keywords: RUSH Broon's Bane Alex Lifeson is My Guitar Hero Added: December 18, 2008
Video: RUSH READIES PERFORMANCE BASED SNAKES AND ARROWS LIVE DVDOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Nov 25
By rss@youtube.com (ArtisanNewsService) Rush will be releasing their Snakes And Arrows Live DVD this Tuesday, and guitarist Alex Lifeson says it's about fans as family and performance. Author: ArtisanNewsService Keywords: Snakes And Arrows Rush Alex Lifeson Geddy Lee Neil Peart In Rio R-30 Added: November 25, 2008
Video: Rush - The Big Money - Neil Peart Ray Harber tributeOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Nov 17
By rss@youtube.com (rays2112) Author: rays2112 Keywords: Rush The Big Money Ray Harber Neil Peart Alex Lifeson Geddy Lee Drums Power Windows tribute drums drumming parts drum Added: November 17, 2008
Video: Trailer Park Boys - Season 3 - Episode 5 - Part 3 (of 3)Original at YouTube
• Sun, Nov 9
By rss@youtube.com (aph9020) Closer to the Heart.", with special guest Alex Lifeson from Rush! Author: aph9020 Keywords: trailer park boys season episode closer to the heart alex lifeson rush Added: November 9, 2008
Video: Rush - In The End - Solo - Acoustic GuitarOriginal at YouTube
• Sun, Nov 9
By rss@youtube.com (Blobblob22) Solo from 'In The End' off Rush's 'Fly By Night' album. Acoustic Guitar. Author: Blobblob22 Keywords: Rush Fly By Night In The End Lee Lifeson Peart Acoustic Guitar Added: November 9, 2008
Video: All Along the Watchtower - Kumbya Festival 1994Original at YouTube
• Thu, Nov 6
By rss@youtube.com (thorswitch) Alex Lifeson takes the lead on guitar with other Canadian stars such as Tom Cochrane (known for the song "Lunatic Fringe,") Lawrence Gowan (Styx,) and blues singer Molly Johnson Author: thorswitch Keywords: Lifeson Alex Rush Rock Classic Added: November 6, 2008
Video: YYZOriginal at YouTube
• Thu, Nov 6
By rss@youtube.com (Poetavater89) i hated this song...before playing it! Author: Poetavater89 Keywords: Eric Ombelli Ericombelli Rush YYZ progressive rock Alex Lifeson guitar solo Added: November 6, 2008
Video: Rush - The Spirit Of Radio 6-13-2007Original at YouTube
• Mon, Nov 3
By rss@youtube.com (RollTheFemers) Rush playing at the HiFi Buys Amphitheatre in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, on June 13, 2007, as part of the Snakes & Arrows tour. Author: RollTheFemers Keywords: Rush Spirit Radio Live Geddy Lee Alex Lifeson Neil Peart Snakes And Arrows Tour 2007 Permanent Waves Added: November 3, 2008
Video: Rush - Hope - Live in Milano 23/10/07Original at YouTube
• Fri, Oct 31
• 1 related articles
By rss@youtube.com (martyF85) the song Hope from snakes and arrows, Alex Lifeson 12 strings guitar Author: martyF85 Keywords: Rush Hope Alex Lifeson Geddy Lee Neil Peart Live rock progressive Added: October 31, 2008
Video: Temples of Syrinx DRUM COVEROriginal at YouTube
• Sat, Oct 11
By rss@youtube.com (jesserus) Me playing Temples of Syrinx. Author: jesserus Keywords: Rush Neil Peart Overture 2112 the Temples of Syrinx Drum Cover Alex Lifeson Geddy Lee Tama Yamaha DXT Explorer Added: October 11, 2008
"Megadeth's James LoMenzo has played with rock's greats. - Part two." - Zoiks! Online
Original at zoiksonline.com
• Tue, Dec 1
Zoiks! Online (blog) Megadeth's James LoMenzo has played with rock's greats. - Part two." Zoiks! Online (blog) I'd seen Rush on “That Metal Show” on VH-1 (Classic). Alex Lifeson had said that we're still doing drugs, it's just that now it's called Ibuprofen. ...
Rush, Rita MacNeil win music industry awards
Original at CBC.ca
• Mon, Nov 23
Members of the group Rush are from left, Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee and Neil Peart, shown in undated photo. They won the SOCAN award for top touring act Monday ... The Who's Who of Canada's Music Industry Came Out in Full Force Tonight to ...Canada NewsWire (press release)
Die Mannequin finds rock 'n' roll soul salvation
Original at Georgia Straight
• Thu, Nov 19
Another dedicated non-wanker who's had a big effect on Failure is Alex Lifeson. In one of those “Here ya go, kid” moments, the legendary Rush guitarist ...
Flashpoint corrals best drama honours
Original at nationalpost.com
• Tue, Nov 17
Grey-haired Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson paid tribute to the Trailer Park Boys, who got a standing ovation -- and a freaked-out Bubbles wet his pants. ...
Showcase commissions new series from the stars of Trailer Park Boys
Original at Channel Canada
• Mon, Nov 16
What do you get when you pair three former Trailer Park Boys, guitarist Alex Lifeson from RUSH and some “magic” berries? You get the outrageous new Showcase ...
Bulletboy Arrested- Nickelback Post New Vid- Pearl Jam TV- Def Leppard ...
Original at antiMUSIC.com
• Mon, Nov 16
His painting sold today for $2150 US on eBay.ca. more In other Alex Lifeson news, Jam! reports that the Rush Guitarist will take part in a new sitcom called ...
Brett Wilson digs red-carpet buzz
Original at calgaryherald.com
• Sun, Nov 15
It's kind of cool," he said, nodding back toward the carpet where the Trailer Park Boys and Alex Lifeson from Rush were schmoozing the cameras. ... and more »
CTV's Flashpoint big winner at Gemini Awards
Original at Canada.com
• Sun, Nov 15
Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson was flanked by the Trailer Park Boys. Calgary- born Glee star Corey Monteith credited his past duties as a Walmart greeter for ...
Gemini Awards 2009
Original at Calgary Sun
• Sat, Nov 14
LYLE ASPINALL/SUN MEDIA (LR) Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson joins Robb Wells (aka Ricky), Mike Smith (aka Bubbles) and John Paul Tremblay (aka Julian) of ... Flashpoint the big winner; Bubbles wets his pants at Gemini Awards in CalgaryVancouver Sun all 234 news articles »
Rush Guitarist Appearing In Trailer Park Boys' New Druggie Kids Show
Original at Chart Attack
• Fri, Nov 13
Rush's Alex Lifeson will appear on an episode of The Drunk And On Drugs Happy Funtime Hour, the upcoming new series from ... Trailer Park Boys' return to TV with new comedy series on ShowcaseThe Canadian Press TheChronicleHerald.ca -Georgia Straight -Toronto Sun
Children's programming, trailer-park style
Original at Canada.com
• Fri, Nov 13
The guitarist from the rock band Rush, Alex Lifeson, shows up as a scientist to teach children about nutrition, but somehow creates an addictive ...
Hot Box: TV worth talking about
Original at Toronto Star
• Fri, Nov 13
played by Smith, Wells and Tremblay, who accidentally ingest an addictive hallucinogen mixed by a character played by Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson and ... and more »
THE CHANNEL
Original at Globe and Mail
• Thu, Nov 12
played by the TPB stars, accidentally ingests an addictive hallucinogenic drug created by a character portrayed by Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson. ...
RUSH Guitarist Among Presenters At 24th Annual GEMINI AWARDS - Nov. 10, 2009
Original at Blabbermouth.net
• Tue, Nov 10
RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson will be one of the presenters at the 24th annual Gemini Awards, which will be televised this Saturday, November 14 at 9 pm ET/PT ... Geminis salute final seasons of 'Corner Gas,' 'Air Farce,' 'Trailer Park Boys'The Canadian Press
Maritimers can be very proud of their culture
Original at Times & Transcript
• Mon, Nov 9
Guitarist for Canada's super musical trio Rush, Alex Lifeson, comedian Red Green (Steve Smith), funny lady Jessica Holmes, Cape Breton singer Rita MacNeil ...
RUSH - The Story Of Kings (1992)
Original at Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website
• Thu, Oct 1
What is this? Literally, WHAT IS THIS? What the hell is this? Alex Lifeson talking to a reporter about Rush? This is not music, nor Rush! The least they could do was bring in Geddy Lee and Neil Peart in the discussion, but no, they just had to leave it to the guitarist. This is not even a single, it...
Podcast: Alex Lifeson 102.1 The Edge interview now available
Original at Rush is a Band
• Wed, Sep 9
Alex Lifeson and Rob Stefaniuk were guests on the Dean Blundell morning show on 102.1 The Edge in Toronto this morning to talk about Suck and its premier at the Toronto International Film Festival later this week. The podcast of their appearance is now up on the station's website at this link...
Podcast: Alex Lifeson to appear on 102.1 The Edge this week
Original at Rush is a Band
• Sun, Sep 6
UPDATE - 9/9@4:39PM: The podcast of their appearance is now up on the station's website at this link (thanks RushFanForever). You can download it here or listen using the player below. The interview begins at around the 26 minute-mark (counting down) and runs 9 minutes or so. There's very li...
"Rush Might Return In 2010"
Original at 2112.net
• Fri, Sep 4
By Power Windows(noreply@blogger.com) Neil and his wife had a baby just a couple of weeks ago, so he's asked if we can just wait a little bit until he gets settled and see how he feels about getting back to work or when to get back to work. So we're sort of playing it open right now.' Lifeson says he's been doing a little writing at home in To...
Podcast: New Rush oddities from MUSICinTheABsTrAcT.org
Original at Rush is a Band
• Sun, Aug 30
Live concert power-outage during "Force-10"] We Hold On' without guitar] Far Cry' featuring Alex Lifeson guitar parts] Acoustic" version of 'Armor & Sword' featuring Geddy and Neil] Hidden echo effect on Geddy vocal in 'Armor & Sword']
My Profile: Rocco Mediate, 2008 US Open runner-up
Original at SportingNews.com
• Wed, Jun 17
The Story of Rocco Mediate's Extraordinary Battle with Tiger Woods at the US Open, by John Feinstein and Rocco Mediate Worst habit: I'm too hard on myself about everything. Love to trade places for a day with ... Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson—just for ...
RUSH Members Guest On CBC's 'Q'; Video Available - June 16, 2009
Original at Blabbermouth.net
• Tue, Jun 16
NY RUSH's Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee were interviewed by Jian Ghomeshi for the May 20, 2009 edition of CBC's cultural affairs show "Q". Video footage of their appearance, which aired on CBC Radio One, is now available for viewing below. ...
Allan King made empathetic documentaries that spoke directly to ...
Original at Globe and Mail
• Mon, Jun 15
Canada Entitled Come on Children , this 1973 documentary follows 10 troubled teenagers, including Alex Lifeson, who would later become famous as a guitarist with Rush, as they ramble about on a farm talking about life, existence and what's wrong with the ...
Opinion: RUSH - Permanent Waves (1980)
Original at Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website
• Sat, Jun 6
Jacob's Ladder is the darkest song Rush ever made. It plods along slowly, and uses well of the keyboard effects. The emotional resonance is powerful, and the boys cull a wide range of musical ideas for it. Certainly a career highlight, those dangerous and hateful guitar lines that Lifeson st...
RUSH Guitarist Says THE TRAGICALLY HIP 'Truly Are The ...
Original at Blabbermouth.net
• Tue, May 26
Virgin Music News NY RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson performed the two-song encore with Canadian rockers THE TRAGICALLY HIP at the conclusion of their six-night stand on May 19, 2009 at Massey Hall in Toronto, Ontario. A short article written by Lifeson which describes the ...
Chickenfoot runs wild at Mod Club
Original at Toronto Sun
• Sun, May 24
Canada And speaking of rock pros, in attendance seemed to be Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson who had taken Hagar and Smith out on the town on Saturday night and was still paying for it on Sunday night according to Sammy who kept addressing him offstage.
RUSH Guitarist Performs With THE TRAGICALLY HIP In Toronto; Video ...
Original at Blabbermouth.net
• Thu, May 21
• 16 related articles
NY RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson came out and performed with the band on "The Last Recluse" (off "We Are The Same") and "Little Bones" (from "Road Apples"). He played the solo on "Little Bones". Check out video footage of the performance below. ...
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Obama Talks World Cup
Original at Washington Post
• Fri, May 8
• 16 related articles
United States By "Rush," I meant Geddy Lee, Neal Pert, and Alex Lifeson. They're Canadian and may be interested in a jointly hosted World Cup. Whew. He sure didn't leave the impression that he knew where the 1994 World Cup took place. I suppose there was nothing on ...
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RUSH To Guest On CBC's 'Q' Next Week - May 2, 2009
Original at Blabbermouth.net
• Sat, May 2
NY According to a post on the RUSH fan site RushIsABand.com, RUSH's Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee will be interviewed sometime next week by Jian Ghomeshi of CBC's cultural affairs show "Q". The program airs weekdays at 10:00 am on CBC Radio One. ...
Rush 'In The Studio With Redbeard'
Original at Ultimate-Guitar.Com
• Wed, Apr 29
• 16 related articles
Rush 'In The Studio With Redbeard' The program centered on the band's earlier years, specifically focusing on the 35th anniversary of the release of the debut album. The program runs about 19 minutes and includes interview segments with both Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson.
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Opinion: RUSH - Rush (1974)
Original at Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website
• Sat, Apr 25
It's important to remember that about this album. It's fun. It's the only Rush album that I can call "fun." The lyrics here were written mostly by Geddy and Lifeson (if I'm not mistaken) and they are very down to Earth. "I get up by seven, yeah, and I go to work by nine..." "I've been here, I've been ther...
Rush fans make their way out of the woodwork
Original at Chicago Tribune
• Wed, Apr 15
Indeed, Alex Lifeson, Rush's guitarist, said he has noticed that fans who grew up with Rush seem "a little more detail-oriented in their professional lives." He said, in middle age, they seem disproportionately made up of engineers, chemists, ...
Adventureland: Summer of '80s love
Original at Toronto Star
• Fri, Apr 3
Canada There's a cagey Canuck reference to rock band Rush, which makes this the second movie in two weeks (after I Love You, Man) to plunder the tunes and 'tude of the "holy trio" of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart. And come to think of it, ...
An Eclectic Master Craftsman: An Interview with Steven Wilson
Original at PopMatters
• Sun, Mar 29
IL Indeed, though Wilson is fêted by the likes of Rush’s Alex Lifeson and King Crimson’s Robert Fripp and Adrian Belew—all of whom have appeared on recent Porcupine Tree releases—he is hardly a brand name in the mainstream music world. ...
How To: Rush - Bastille DayOriginal at YouTube
• Thu, Mar 26
By rss@youtube.com (completeguitartutor) Author: completeguitartutor Keywords: Rush Bastille Day Alex Lifeson how to play guitar Added: March 26, 2009
RUSH Guitarist In CANADIAN MUSICIAN Magazine - Mar. 25, 2009
Original at Blabbermouth.net
• Wed, Mar 25
NY According to a posting on the RushIsABand.com web site, the 30th anniversary issue of Canadian Musician magazine contains a one-page feature on RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson. The piece, titled "Solos," focuses on how Alex goes about developing and ...
Porcupine Tree's Steven Wilson Discusses His Heavier Side
Original at Metal Underground
• Sat, Mar 21
MD Stephen: The past few Porcupine Tree records have included guests such as Mikael Akerfeldt of Opeth, Robert Fripp and Adrian Belew of King Crimson, and Alex Lifeson of Rush. Can we expect any guests on the next record? Wilson: I don’t think so, ...
Quality still No. 1 for Propagandhi
Original at Jam! Showbiz
• Thu, Mar 19
Canada You also mention Rush as an influence in press material for the album. And as soon as I read that, it clicked: There is a huge amount of Alex Lifeson in your guitar style. Thank you! Rush is in the same category as those other bands, but obviously writ ...
Lee & Lifeson on "The Hour" Friday Night
Original at 2112.net
• Thu, Mar 12
By Power Windows(noreply@blogger.com) In addition, actors Jason Segel and Paul Rudd appeared on "The Hour" earlier this week to discuss their new movie, I Love You Man. You can see their interview here, where the discuss Rush being a big part of the film, and how they are both big fans. - Thanks to Mike Salvini for the headsup!
Rush's Limelight conspiracy
Original at Toronto Eye Weekly
• Fri, Mar 6
Canada BY Marc Weisblott March 06, 2009 13:03 And both were filmed before any of the aforementioned developments in Rush’s celebrity quotient. So, if the next breakthrough for Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart is following the Apatow players to the cover ...
Snakes & Arrows Live DVD Debuts at #1
Original at 2112.net
• Tue, Feb 24
By Power Windows(noreply@blogger.com) Instrumental Interplay At Heart Of Rush DVD" (inteview with Geddy Lee), Billboard.com, Nov. 18, 2008 Rush Is Back: Pop Culture Proclaims The Formerly Dorky Band Cool" (interview with Alex Lifeson) - ToldeoBlade.com, Nov. 30, 2008Interview with Alex Lifeson - UGO Music Blog, Dec. 11, 2008
Updates and other random Rush stuff
Original at Rush is a Band
• Fri, Feb 20
It was certainly a busy week for Rush news, especially considering that the band is currently on a break. Over the weekend we learned that Rush was inducted into the Playboy Music Hall of Fame. We were treated to 2 new interviews from Alex Lifeson this past week; one from Guitar Player magazin...
Rush at the Nokia Theatre tonight at 8pm
Original at San Gabriel Valley Tribune
• Thu, Feb 19
By John Wareham Don't miss Rush at their second show at the new Nokia Theatre tonight at 8. Tickets are still available at Ticketmaster or at the box office. This is their second leg of their tour supporting the Atlantic Records studio... Tune in later for some of my interview with guitarist Alex Lifeson...
Canadian rockers, powwow group and actors vie for Grammys
Original at CBC.ca
• Sat, Feb 7
• 16 related articles
Canada - Feb 7, 2009 Members of the group Rush, from left Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee and Neil Peart, are nominated for the fourth time for a Grammy, an award they've never won. ...
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Updates and other random Rush stuff
Original at Rush is a Band
• Fri, Feb 6
This past week we were treated to a neat interview with Alex Lifeson at MusicRadar.com where Alex revealed what he thought were his three best guitar solos; Freewill, Kid Gloves and Limelight. Last night the Cut to the Drummer charity art show and drumming event took place at the Steam Whist...
Alex Lifeson surprise at the "Ricky, Julian, & Bubbles Community Service Variety Show"
Original at 2112.net
• Mon, Jan 26
By Power Windows(noreply@blogger.com) Saturday night at Toronto's Massey Hall, Alex Lifeson was a surprise guest at the "Ricky, Julian, & Bubbles Community Service Variety Show", a new live theater show performed in character by the stars of the Canadian television program "Trailer Park Boys". The premise of the variet...
Alex Lifeson Interview with "Modern Guitars"
Original at 2112.net
• Fri, Jan 23
By Power Windows(noreply@blogger.com) Long time Rush fan Skip Daly recently interviewed Alex Lifeson for Modern Guitars magazine regarding the latest DVD release, Snakes And Arrows - Live. The interview was posted today on the Modern Guitars website. As Skip has been a diehard Rush fan for over 20 years, the interview goes beyo...
Alex Lifeson Modern Guitars interview now online
Original at Rush is a Band
• Fri, Jan 23
Back in early December I'd posted several preview excerpts from an interview with Alex Lifeson that Skip Daly had conducted for Modern Guitars magazine. Skip is the cofounder of BOS Music as well as the creator of the infamous Rush Petition site. The complete article is now online at this lo...
Rush To Release 'Retrospective III' March 3
Original at Starpulse.com
• Tue, Jan 20
Online Rock Radio Rush - Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart - is without question one of the most inventive and compelling groups in rock history, equally famed for both ... Rush readies third retrospective compilation LiveDaily.com Rush prepping Retrospective III Online Rock Radio
Rush Retrospective III Announced
Original at antiMUSIC.com
• Sun, Jan 18
CA - Rush – Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart – is without question one of the most inventive and compelling groups in rock history, equally famed for both ...
Blu-ray Review: Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live
Original at Blogcritics
• Thu, Jan 15
• 16 related articles
OH - Jan 15, 2009 When guitarist Alex Lifeson gets his first solo, they stayed on him for the most part, cutting between a full shot and a close-up on his fingers. ...
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DVD Review: Rush Snakes & Arrows Live
Original at Real Rock
• Wed, Dec 31
Whether or not you are a Rush fan, there’s no getting away from the fact that those three guys (particularly Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson) have a sense of humor and are not afraid to stretch themselves a bit and try their had at some comedy routines. Their idea of comedy doesn’t align too well [...]
Geddy and Alex on That Metal Show
Original at Rush is a Band
• Sun, Dec 28
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson were guests on last night's episode of That Metal Show on VH1 Classic. The show is a hard rock and heavy metal themed talk show hosted by DJ Eddie Trunk. Geddy and Alex appeared on the 7th and final episode of the show's inaugural season (outside of a best of show next we...
Moby Sucks It Up Alongside Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper in Vampire Flick
Original at Rolling Stone
• Thu, Dec 18
JoBlo.com - Dec 18, 2008 Henry Rollins is also involved, as a Howard Stern-like shock jock, as well as Alex Lifeson of Rush, Dimitri Coats of Burning Brides and Canada’s own punk ... First set report on SUCK FANGORIA all 10 news articles
Rush Guitarist Lifeson Sees Guitar Hero Saving Music
Original at Ultimate-Guitar.Com
• Thu, Dec 18
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- Dec 18, 2008 Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson said he sees Guitar Hero possibly saving music for the next generation. Rush recently released their Snakes And Arrows Live DVD, ...
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Rush Talk More About Their Future
Original at Ultimate-Guitar.Com
• Mon, Dec 15
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- Dec 15, 2008 Greg Prato of UGO.com recently conducted an interview with Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ...
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UGO Interview with Alex Lifeson
Original at 2112.net
• Mon, Dec 15
By Power Windows(noreply@blogger.com) In a new interview with the UGO Gaming Blog, Alex Lifeson discusses filming the latest DVD in Rotterdam, bringing back rare songs to the live show, touring with KISS in '75, and the future of the band. Thanks to author Greg Prato for the heads up. Greg is a long time Rush fan and also the author of...
New Alex Lifeson interview at UGO.com
Original at Rush is a Band
• Sun, Dec 14
• 3 related articles
Greg Prato of UGO.com's music blog recently conducted an interview with Alex Lifeson which was posted online this past Thursday. Alex mostly talks about the recently released Snakes & Arrows DVD but also had this to say regarding choosing more obscure songs for future setlists: ...
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Rush Talk About Their Future
Original at Ultimate-Guitar.Com
• Thu, Dec 11
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- Dec 11, 2008 Rush fan site RushIsABand.com has posted excerpts from a new interview with Rush's Alex Lifeson that Skip Daly conducted for Modern Guitars magazine. ...
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What's next for this trailer park trio?
Original at Toronto Star
• Sat, Dec 6
Canada - Dec 6, 2008 Trailer Park Boys special guests have included Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson (left), shown here with big fan Bubbles. 4:30 pm: Jim Lahey is Drunk Bastard ... I learned that a show doesn't have to be derivative to succeed' Globe and Mail all 10 news articles
Updates and other random Rush stuff
Original at Rush is a Band
• Fri, Dec 5
This past week in Rush news was pretty much all about Alex Lifeson. Sunday's Toledo Blade featured an interview with Lerxst where he had a lot to say about the band's future and confirmed much of what Geddy Lee had revealed in his recent Billboard interview. Alex even teased us all a bit by ment...
Rush Is Back: Pop Culture Proclaims The Formerly Dorky Band Cool
Original at 2112.net
• Sun, Nov 30
By Power Windows(noreply@blogger.com) A new and extensive interview with Alex Lifeson to promote the new Snakes & Arrows Live video was published in today's Toledo Blade. The article includes a mini-history of the band, touring, live albums, and how Rush has seemingly become cool. Alex also contemplates the futures of the...
Rush Members To Guest On 'The Hour' [News]
Original at Ultimate-Guitar.Com
• Mon, Nov 24
General Music News: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of the legendary Canadian rock trio Rush will be the featured guests on "The Hour" this coming Wednesday night.
RUSH's GEDDY LEE, ALEX LIFESON To Guest On 'The Hour' - Nov. 22, 2008
Original at Blabbermouth.net
• Sat, Nov 22
NY - Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of the legendary Canadian rock trio RUSH will be the featured guests on "The Hour" this coming Wednesday night (Wednesday, ...
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - RUSH Guitarist Raises Money For Kidney ...
Original at Blabbermouth.net
• Mon, Nov 10
For the third consecutive year, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson auctioned one of his original paintings 9se image below) on eBay to support The Kidney Foundation of Canada. The winning bid was $1225. Lifeson stated regarding the painting, ...
Rush: The Last Taboo
Original at 10 Zen Monkeys
• Wed, Oct 8
By Steve Robles Because much of their material showcases the instrumental prowess of drummer Neil Peart, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and bassist/vocalist/keyboardist Geddy Lee, that’s bound to alienate some listeners right off the bat. And while the band has taken strides to make their music more acces...
Music Review: Rush - Snakes And Arrows
Original at Blogcritics
• Mon, May 28
By T. Michael Testi The CD contains 13 tracks whose listing can be found below. Rush is made up of the legendary trio of Geddy Lee on vocals, bass and mellotron; Alex Lifeson on guitars, mandola, mandolin and bouzouki (a Greek long-necked lute); and Neil Peart on drums, percussion, and tambourine. All songs we...
Opinion: Bob Cesca: Rush (The Band) Takes On The Religious Right
Original at Huffington Post
• Thu, May 10
By Bob Cesca And fortunately for the cause of reason, it hasn't fallen upon deaf ears. It premiered this week at #3 on the Billboard Top 200, beating out Avril Lavigne, ex-Idol doofus rocker Chris Daughtry, and ex-Idol cupcake Carrie Underwood. Here's to hoping (there's a warm Alex Lifeson acoustic in...