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Geddy Lee (left) and Alex Lifeson
Rush's Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee look back on the moment that sparked the idea for a reunion tour

By Janelle Borg Published

Rush have just announced an extension to their Fifty Something Tour, with new dates in the UK, Europe and South America

Bands
Three of Epiphone's new-for-2026 guitars, on display at the 2026 NAMM show in Anaheim, California
Epiphone looks to the future with hot-rodded Futura guitars, stainless steel frets, and long-awaited signatures

By Phil Weller Published

Gibson's budget-friendly sister company is bringing bigger and better specs to lower price ranges for the first time

Electric Guitars
(L-R) Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson and singer/bassist Geddy Lee perform at the MGM Grand Garden Arena during a stop of the band's Time Machine Tour August 14, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada
Alex Lifeson reveals his biggest challenge when preparing for the Rush reunion tour

By Janelle Borg Published

Just three days ago, Lifeson and Lee announced that they will be touring again as Rush – with the addition of a new drummer

Bands
Geddy Lee (left) and Alex Lifeson
Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee announce Rush reunion tour – and name who will be playing drums

By Janelle Borg Published

The seven-city Rush reunion tour – dubbed Fifty Something – is slated for 2026, and kicks off in LA

Bands
Guitarist Alex Lifeson from the Canadian band Rush performs live on stage playing a Gibson EDS-1275 twin neck/double-neck guitar at the McMorran Arena in Port Huron, USA during their All the World's a Stage tour on 22nd May 1977
Alex Lifeson on the story behind Rush's longest song

By Janelle Borg Published

The band’s 1976 record 2112 – which followed the critically panned Caress of Steel – ended up become one of Rush’s most famed albums

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Guitarists
Guitarist Larry LaLonde of Primus performs live on stage at Marymoor Park on August 14, 2021 in Redmond, Washington
Primus’ Larry LaLonde opens up on losing his house and nearly all his gear in the devastating California wildfires

By Janelle Borg Published

LaLonde estimates that he lost about 58 guitars in the wildfire, including the “Sailing on the Seas of Cheese” Strat he had since high school

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Guitarists
Alex Lifeson and Tom Morello
Alex Lifeson joins Tom Morello onstage to jam a Rush classic – during surprise guest spot in the band’s home city

By Phil Weller Published

Morello’s solo tour hit the home of Rush and an unexpected guest guitarist sent the crowd into hysteria

Concert, Gigs & Tours
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

Guitarists
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

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