Alex Lifeson

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Alex Lifeson his a chord and feels it on his cherry quilted maple top Les Paul Standard.

Alex Lifeson on throwing sonic curveballs with Envy of None – and why he’s all in on plugins

By David Mead published

As Alex Lifeson launches the second album from his latest prog project, Envy of None, we delve deep into the mists of its sonic landscape

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Alex Lifeson wears a gray blazer and takes a solo on his red Les Paul Axcess.

Alex Lifeson on Envy of None’s evolution, moving on post-Rush, and jams and coffee with Geddy Lee

By Andrew Daly published

Stygian Wavz, the new album from Envy of None, finds Lifeson showcasing his prodigious chops again. Here he talks about the gear behind it, where he is as a player, and that huge Rush box set

Guitarists
Alex Lifeson onstage at the Medlock-Krieger All-Star Concert, 2018

Alex Lifeson is one of the greatest players of his time – but he says he’s often lacked faith in his skills

By Naomi Baker published

The Canadian virtuoso went through a period of guitar dormancy when Rush ended – now he says he feels reborn as a player

Artists
Alex Lifeson, posed, backstage, holding Gibson ES-355 guitar

An affordable signature version of Alex Lifeson's ‘Whitey’ Gibson ES-355 could be in the works

By Janelle Borg published

Alex Lifeson's iconic “Whitey” ES-355 featured on almost every Rush album – and an affordable signature version could be in the works

Guitarists
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Alex Lifeson, founding member of the classic rock band Rush, performs onstage during the Medlock Krieger All Star Concert benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at Saddle Rock Ranch on October 28, 2018 in Malibu, California

Alex Lifeson on his complicated relationship with guitar solos – and why he cut down on leads in Rush's later years

By Janelle Borg published

Lifeson explains why solos aren't a priority for him anymore

Guitarists
Alex Lifeson performs onstage at the Medlock-Krieger All-Star Concert benefiting The Pat Tillman Foundation, October 24, 2022

Alex Lifeson reveals the gear that has finally converted him to digital modeling

By Jenna Scaramanga published

The Rush guitarist used digital sounds on his new album with Envy of None

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Lerxst Grace [left] and Godin 5th Avenue TL Gold Foil: Grace is a red HSS S-style with a mirror pickguard and a Vega tremolo system. The 5th Avenue model to its right sits beside a houseplant and is an arch-topped hollowbody with f-holes and gold-foil pickups.

“Godin should be taken very seriously”: Godin 5th Avenue TL Gold Foil and Lerxst by Godin Grace review

By Dave Burrluck published

Few, if any, major guitar manufacturers offer Godin’s extensive range of guitar styles. We catch up with a couple of new additions that couldn’t be more different

Electric Guitars
Behringer Chorus Symphony

After a 3-year wait, Behringer’s affordable clone of John Frusciante’s favorite chorus pedal is finally here

By Phil Weller published

The Boss CE-1 can be heard all over the Red Hot Chili Peppers catalog, and now Behringer’s Chorus Symphony hopes to deliver its all-analog delights to the budget end of the market

Effects & Pedals
Alex Lifeson (L) and Geddy Lee of Rush perform in concert at The Frank Erwin Center on April 23, 2013 in Austin, Texas.

Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee are recording their regular jam sessions – but remain tight-lipped about what they’re using them for

By Janelle Borg published

The Rush legends discuss revisiting the band's repertoire – and even coming up with brand-new jams – during these sessions

Bands
Lerxst Grace

Alex Lifeson celebrates 40 years of Grace Under Pressure by launching a next-gen Sportscaster replica

By Phil Weller published

The Lerxst Grace is inspired by Lifeson’s original Hentor Sportscaster, complete with a red finish, mirror pickguard and HSS pickup configuration

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