I dreamed of having a Gibson. I had a cheap Kent - you know, a Japanese guitar - and then a Kanora,… — Alex Lifeson Copy Share Image
My parents got me a $25 Kent steel-string acoustic guitar when I was around 12. The following Christmas, my parents bought me… — Alex Lifeson Copy Share Image
The more I got into playing guitar, the more I enjoyed music, and the broader my listening became. The instrument itself became… — Alex Lifeson Copy Share Image
I was very pleased when PRS presented me with my SE Angelus acoustic, a beautiful guitar of stunning quality. It was in… — Alex Lifeson Copy Share Image
I'm not that fluid when it comes to scales and modes. I just pick up the guitar and play. It's all about… — Alex Lifeson Copy Share Image
When I sit down and play guitar, I melt into the instrument. I can play for hours by myself. Playing guitar has… — Alex Lifeson Copy Share Image
Pete Townshend is one of my greatest influences. More than any other guitarist, he taught me how to play rhythm guitar and… — Alex Lifeson Copy Share Image
Bryan Adams might not be what I want to put on, but he's a pop singer with a great voice and great… — Alex Lifeson Copy Share Image
Pete Townsend for me was a huge influence. Because essentially they were a three-piece band and the way he structured his chords and took… — Alex Lifeson Copy Share Image
But when Neil called, I have to say that my heart soared. And the reason was, because it said so much about his recovery...… — Alex Lifeson Copy Share Image
The shock of any trauma, I think changes your life. It's more acute in the beginning and after a little time you settle back… — Alex Lifeson Copy Share Image
The Rush fans are pretty crazy everywhere, but they're particularly wild in South America. — Alex Lifeson Copy Share Image
When I look out at the audience at some of our shows, I think we are reaching a younger audience... I see lots of… — Alex Lifeson Copy Share Image
I dreamed of having a Gibson. I had a cheap Kent - you know, a Japanese guitar - and then a Kanora, a Japanese… — Alex Lifeson Copy Share Image
A lot of '2112' was written in the back seat of a car and in cold dressing rooms while on tour in northern Ontario. — Alex Lifeson Copy Share Image
I'd say we do reach somewhat of a younger audience, but I think for the most part that younger audience is picking our music… — Alex Lifeson Copy Share Image
It's hard to stop wars, and it's hard to stop the abuse of the planet and all of those things. I guess you just… — Alex Lifeson Copy Share Image
My parents got me a $25 Kent steel-string acoustic guitar when I was around 12. The following Christmas, my parents bought me a Conora… — Alex Lifeson Copy Share Image
When we signed our deal in 1974, we'd already been together for six years. When they lowered the drinking age in Ontario in 1971… — Alex Lifeson Copy Share Image
