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 to 18 years, we went from playing two or three high schools in a month to… — 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
