Rush Guitarist Virtuoso Alex Lifeson
Over 30 years and still going, Canadian trio rock group RUSH has been my biggest music inspiration and, as a guitarist, Alex Lifeson's colorful textures of sound and chord progressions has influenced my playing, not only as a player, but how I write as a songwriter and musician. Obviously there are many guitarists I've been influenced by, but given the opportunity to Squidoo a Who's Who lens, well..here it is.
Thank you Alex for who you are, not only for as a player more than half the years of my life, but as a human being and a hell of a funny guy.
Thank you Alex for who you are, not only for as a player more than half the years of my life, but as a human being and a hell of a funny guy.
Hey, Pick Your Favorite RUSH Album for Guitar
OK, we all have different strings (sorry for the pun), but I know even some out there enjoyed Alex's post-Moving Pictures-pre-Counterparts era of direct recording sound. So I'll throw PW in.
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Hughs & Kettner's TriAmp MKII Alex Lifeson Series Edition
Alex Lifeson Signature Amp
Oh how sweet it is! Alex's reliable partner in tone is this state-of-the art TriAmp. The partial excerpt from H&K's site: "...as a gesture of gratitude for Alex's faith in our work, and to offer a very special treat to you, we have collaborated with him to create this unique signature model: The venerable Plexiglas front panel is inscribed with Alex's signature and backlit in a stylish shade of purple. The amp's exterior boasts hip black crocodilestyle covering - one look and you'll be hooked!The first 500 amps include a special Rush CD, tour book and certificate signed by Alex.
Alex is more than merely a world-class guitarist - he's a stand-up guy who's supporting the cause of children's well-being. We are donating 50 $ to UNICEF for every signature amp sold."
A world-class guitarist and with a world-class amp. Indeed a classic combo.

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Alex Lifeson Interview
Clip of Alex in the Studio for Snake and Arrows
Rush - La Villa Strangiato
Nice vid almost 30 years ago!
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Yep, that is a pic of young Alex.

There is "Hope" for intermediate or advanced guitarists. Here's the TAB for the tune off of "Snakes & Arrows".
Gtr I (DADAAD - 12 string guitar) - "Hope"
Tab by Michael Robbins
Song by the great Alex Lifeson
3/4
Gtr I
|---------------0-0-------------------------0-----0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0---0---|
|---------------0-0-------0---------------0-0-----0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0---0---|
|---------------0-0-2-3-2-0---------0---0-0-0-----0-0-----------0-0-0---0---|
|---------------0-0---------3-2-3-2-0---0-0-0---------2-2-3-2-0-------------|
|-----0-3-3-/5------------------------3-------2-3---------------3-2-3-5-5---|
|-0-3-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
|-0-0-0-0-0-----0-0-0-----0-0-0---0--0----|
|-0-0-0-0-0-----0-0-0-----0-0-0---0--0----|
|-0-2-3-3-3-2-0-3-3-3-2-0-3-3-3-2-3-/5----|
|-0-0-0-0-0-----0-0-0-----0-0-0---0--0----|
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|-0-0-0-0-0-----0-0-0-----0-0-0---0--0----|
|-0-0-0-0-0-----0-0-0-----0-0-0---0--0----|
|-0-2-3-3-3-2-0-3-3-3-2-0-3-3-3-2-3-/5----|
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|------0---0--0-------0--0--0---4--/0--0--4--0--4-/5-5--4----|
|-0----4---5--4-------2--4--2---4---4-----4--2--2----2--2----|
|-3-/5-5---5--5--2-/4-4--4--4---2---2-----2--0--0----0--0----|
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|-0--0--0--0--0-0---0--0-0-0-0----|
|-0--0--0--0--0-0---0--0-0-0-0----|
|-0--0--0--0--0-0---0--0-0-0-0----| Go back to beginning and play first 3 rows
|-5--4--4-/5--4-0---2--2-4-0-2----|
|-5--5--5--5--5-5---0--0-0-0-0----|
|-5--5--5--5--5-5---2--2-4-0-2----|
|------0-0-0--0--0----------0--0--0-0--0--0----0-0----|
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The Gibson Learn & Master Guitar iPhone App is in a word...HOT!
It really is the BEST app out there for tuning and the like and best of all it is FREE!
Legacy Learning Systems, the owner of Learn & Master Guitar, has partnered with Gibson Guitars, known worldwide for producing classic models in every major style of fretted instrument, including acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, and banjos. (The Gibson Les Paul guitar is the best selling guitar of all time and bears the name of the late, great Les Paul).

Here is one press clip:
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FEATURES OF THE APP:

Alternate Tuning settings so you can quickly and easily tune your guitar to various alternate tunings, including Open G, Low C, Drop D, Eb and others.
A Standard Mode Tuner that allows you to tune each string to a sample tone
An accurate Metronome with multiple time signatures, visual and audio options, and a set-your-own tempo tap pad
A Chord Library with a sample of the essential chords for every player beginner to advanced
Free Videos Lessons - Watch full length lessons from the Award Winning Learn & Master Guitar course. Watch as instructor Steve Krenz gets you started on your way to mastering the guitar.
You can download it in the App Store by clicking here
Legacy Learning Systems, the owner of Learn & Master Guitar, has partnered with Gibson Guitars, known worldwide for producing classic models in every major style of fretted instrument, including acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, and banjos. (The Gibson Les Paul guitar is the best selling guitar of all time and bears the name of the late, great Les Paul).

Here is one press clip:
"Gibson has partnered with Legacy Learning Systems, producers of the Learn & Master Guitar course, the most comprehensive guitar instructional series on the market, to provide you with a must-have application for any guitar player. This application provides you with essential tools to help you become a better guitar player as well as free full length lessons from the award winning Learn & Master Guitar course that will take you from beginner or intermediate to advanced."
Gibson Learn And Master Guitar iPhone App
FEATURES OF THE APP:

Alternate Tuning settings so you can quickly and easily tune your guitar to various alternate tunings, including Open G, Low C, Drop D, Eb and others.
A Standard Mode Tuner that allows you to tune each string to a sample tone
An accurate Metronome with multiple time signatures, visual and audio options, and a set-your-own tempo tap pad
A Chord Library with a sample of the essential chords for every player beginner to advanced
Free Videos Lessons - Watch full length lessons from the Award Winning Learn & Master Guitar course. Watch as instructor Steve Krenz gets you started on your way to mastering the guitar.You can download it in the App Store by clicking here
"Hope"
This is a good rendition by a YouTuber in the UK.
Rush - Hope - Live in Milano 23/10/07
by the great Alex Lifeson
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Are you in the Alex Lifeson Fan Club?
Share your stories, sightings, thoughts, rants, raves...
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Brian E. Cook
Apr 14, 2011 @ 9:12 am | delete
- Hello Alex. I have an offer for you. I need a recording of my theme song "Demi-God," for a narration of my non fiction book titled "Empathy (insight and declaration of psychic encounters). The score would remain in the book accompanied by a CD, and your band may choose to effect the purchase of rights for live performance and or studio recording.
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Randy Finney
Apr 5, 2011 @ 5:48 am | delete
- These guitars, long sold out, rarely come up for resale so, I thought Alex Lifeson Fans might like to know.
I am selling a completely original and mint condition 2008, Limited Edition Alex Lifeson ES 355, #58 of a total of 300 made. This guitar has been in storage and is virtually unplayed and in brand new complete condition.
It is being sold on eBay by the The Twelfth Fret Guitarist Pro Shop in Toronto - 416-423-2132 / 2132 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4C, Canada
Starting Price is US $4,250.00, approximately C $4,099.12. No reserve.
Listing URL is; http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-Custom-Shop-Alex-Lifeson-355-mint-condition-/200593562060?pt=Guitar&hash=item2eb44ed9cc. The Listing Number is: 200593562060
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JEFF GAFFNEY
May 20, 2010 @ 11:26 pm | delete
- MY FIRST RUSH CONCERT THE 2112 TOUR
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JEFF GAFFNEY
May 20, 2010 @ 10:32 pm | delete
- I HAVE BEEN A RUSH FAN SINCE THE FLY BY NIGHT ALBUME CAME OUT
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CleanerLife
Aug 23, 2008 @ 9:29 am | delete
- Great Lens! The La Villa Strangiato was a nice choice. Even though my earliest memories of Rush is probably Tom Sawyer, I enjoy their older songs more. 2112 remains one of my favorite albums, and I did have it on vinyl!!
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omar
Jun 11, 2008 @ 4:14 pm | delete
- Well done!! your guitars info is really wonderful. I got rare info about guitars thanks for your sharing...guitar
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Scott S
May 18, 2008 @ 6:36 am | delete
- Asking me to give my favorite album with Alex's guitar sound besides Moving Pictures???? I can't do it! I could go back to their first album, and go from there. I would actually say that the album I liked the LEAST for guitar sounds (but I still loved the album) was Power Windows....That was more of the "New Wave" keyboard period. Still a great album, but a lot less guitars, you could put Signals in that catagory as well. But seeing how I've been a Rush fan since 1978, I really can't give you a best, and even their worst is still fantastic! When it comes to professionalism and musical perfection.....you can't beat Rush!
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genglo
Jan 11, 2008 @ 8:56 am | delete
- Awesome lens! I've been a big Rush fan for a long time. I'd love it if you would join my Prog, Rock, and Metal group (squidoo.com/groups/rock)
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FORCE10SPINDRIFT
Dec 18, 2007 @ 8:23 pm | delete
- Alex is a God! He is absolutely amazing and to pick a particular cd in which I love his guitar playing the most, besides Power Windows, idk maybe I'm biased I love everything he's ever done.I love Signals,Presto,and the rage in Vapor Trails-everything in between too man.-They rule.
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amandaquerque Sep 5, 2007 @ 8:40 pm | delete
- Great Lens! I have put together Squidoo pages on Geddy Lee and Neil Peart!
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