Alex Lifeson Interview: His Complete Gear Setup For Rush's "Time Machine Tour 2011"

[@stevenstainbrook1064]

Seeing Neil's kit covered up behind him brings a tear to my eye. RIP Professor.....😔....We will always miss you.

[@billyrouse4813]

Neil will be missed. I was actually at work when I got a text that said he had passed.

[@Hornsfan64]

Uncle Jesse and the Rippers ... RIP Uncle Jesse

[@HighPower762]

What an asshole-ish attitude you have toward Neil's death! Clearly, you're not a real fan or you wouldn't say such a thing.😋

[@marktegeder2455]

Yes, so true. RIP Professor, my drum guide in all of my learning over so many years of playing the drums. Gosh how you influenced all of my drumming whether I knew it or not...

[@johannjohann6523]

Oh he's not Resting in Peace. He's a bloody drummer. "THE" Bloody Drummer!No he's shaking the heavens with the thunder of his drums, and showing everyone in heaven: "John Bonham who?" lol!

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

I met Alex in the late 60's at Geddy's parents house. My keyboard player was buying his Hohner piano. He was a very shy quiet guy. Geddy was a friend of my bass player. My band jambed with Geddy a few times. My band Tallis (a Prog rock band) opened for Rush just before their first record came out. Two things worth noting Alex got good by really hard work and putting in the hours of practice so guys he isn't one those guys that was born with it. Geddy was born that good... he has always been that good. Alex just kept improving more and more every year. Both are really nice guys with zero ego problems.

[@chris_bern]

Wasn't that the band with Billy Sheehan on bass?

[@propdoctor21564]

Great story 😁

[@roman14032]

@@chris_bern no taLAs, the band with billy sheehan , was a contempory band from buffalo ny, which, which strangely is a 90 minute drive to toronto because you have to drive around lake ontario, but are only 50 miles away as the crowflys so what ends up happening is those two citys in different country's watch each others TV stations and listen to each others radio stations, so theirs a weird sense of community between them

[@chrisleete7379]

Thank you kindly for sharing that. Stay well.

[@alexmurphy5289]

Awesome story!

[@sunlion8866]

''I really consider myself more of a rhythm guitarist than a soloist''. -- Alex Lifeson I always thought of you as both and criminally underrated. More importantly, an outstanding human being!

[@paleshelter4002]

Alex actually is so good that his rhythm is like an extended solo.. quite unique

[@billyrouse4813]

Alex is an extremely proficient guitarist, yet he's humble as Jesus Christ himself.

[@Kidgloves1984]

Alex is the complete package!

[@KennyJosephNiven]

yeah itwould be sad too see them retire but thy played some amaxing music in the early days not keen on a faewell to kings hemisphers i loved these guys are ll jazz platers playing rock it was seen as metal at the time now its hard rock my music journey was punk nah then rush hen motorhead then maidenwent off it with venom it all got troo silly in the 1980s but mewtallica took mover big time and took it rto a new lever drean theater too loads of great bands but when it got to the reral satanoc bands the noirwegian death metalers actually practised pagan devil worship and so did jimmy page he regrerts rthat vbig time i know others who regret theses crazy pagan satanic rites and regret it totally paganism is crazy an dancig naKED DANCE OF DEATH STLE AN ORGY AND A FEAST ON HALLOWEEN THEYRCUTTING BABIES GUTS OOPEN ABD DRINKING THEYRE BLOOD STILL THAT FILM MIDSOMMAR SKINNING 4 WOMAN AND A BEAR PARALYSING THE MAN PUTTING HI IN A BEARS SKIN AND SETTING IM ON FIRE IN A WHITE WOODEN PYRAMID TYHATS NOT SUUPPOSED TO HAPPEN AT THE SUMMER SOLSTICE SHE HAS A TERA IN HER WEDDING DRESS OF FLOWERES BUT HAS AN EVIL WITCH SMILE WHEN THEY BURN HIM ITS TOO MUCH I KNOW SOMNE WHO PRACTISE THIS AND ONE LOOKS LIKE SHE SACRIFICED 20 BABIES SCOTLANDS PAGAN SOCIETY IS GOING WAY TOO FAR

[@MissionaryInMexico]

I heard Geddy Lee say "When we come back off vacation, we sound lile a garage band. 2 weeks in, we sound like a Rush tribute band. It takes a full month to sound like us.

[@spiritualcramp8000]

intense

[@neurom.d.6587]

Not every “Rock Superstar” is {so} honest and humble. RUSH have shown us how to be BRILLIANT as well as MEEK...what a combo....and they did it for 4+ decades. (....”and the meek shall inherit the earth”...) Thank you Neil for everything you gave, always at 💯%. Alex and Geddy: wishing you will find peace and strength with your brother’s passing.

[@billyrouse4813]

Play a Rush song just starting out on guitar. I've been playing for 21 years and still can't play a Rush song properly. Then again, I'm not playing a ton of covers.

[@MissionaryInMexico]

@@billyrouse4813 I started on guitar developing my own style, then ran across Michael Hedges in the mid-90's. I was going to meet him then got tragic news that he died in a car accident. His style influenced my music greatly, and I was able to play many of his songs exactly as he had played them. That's not easy to do. Same as Neal Peart, I played drums from age 13 and because of my brother who learned Neal's drumming from age 10... I became seriously interested in learning how to play drums to Rush. I was very good at it, but my brother sounded exactly like Neal.

[@roastmyrig6144]

"My switching is pretty straightforward" *looks at NASA equipment*

[@brianrushford4057]

Roast My Rig lol,I’m like wtf is he talking about,gods knows what he regards as complicated.

[@hery19741]

lol, I thought the same thing!

[@AnthonyGangmei]

Ha ha ha ! I agree with you.

[@dominiquecerqua3261]

HTF DUZ U USE DIS STUFF

[@sangaywangdi8641]

😅😅🖒

[@hellasforever6242]

Alex Lifeson- one of the best players of all time in one and he doesn't feel the need to take himself too seriously, unlike others.. a breath of fresh air.

[@DamienDrake]

I'm quite sure that's why Rush never self-destructed. Unlike so many other bands, they realize that they're living the dream and just have fun.

[@ryanbeck9106]

And yet he has a massively complicated setup

[@babayaga1767]

the best rule in life. take the work seriously. don't take yourself seriously. far too few people understand this

[@craigjillson6050]

my favorite guitarist of all time. I was born in '62. if you could play Rush you could play anything.

[@Chrsdxn]

Super underrated too.... in my opinion

[@Jpriest13]

We have been blessed to have had three incredible musicians who also happened to be humorous, humble and real. Did we deserve them? 👍

[@sijoth6981]

No, but I couldn't imagine what rock would be without them.

[@paulya1269]

Humble Canadians. Took their music seriously, but never themselves. IMO the best band ever to come out of Canada.🇨🇦 RIP Neil.

[@BoogyWoogyCreep]

I agree. Neil, however, was a Californian.

[@blue-tb2fd]

BoogyWoogyCreep - No. Not true. He moved to California sometime within the past 15 years or so, but he's just as Canadian as the other two.

[@joebloggs2822]

​@@BoogyWoogyCreepHe was from St Catherines . Canada

[@KennyJosephNiven]

BY A LONG WAY

[@ArtisanSmithy61]

Been a huge Rush fan since the late 70's. To this day, I don't think Alex gets the recognition he deserves...especially in Guitarist polls. He is one of the most versatile & imaginative players on the planet, as well as being incredibly humble, and VERY funny.

[@leannel6495]

...his work..his imagination and general creative spirit literally poops on the fleet of whom many consider as guitar hero's...he's of the era that digested the best and actually DID something with it..It's obviously hard to see past the kaleidoscope of Rush songs and their power...but when it all shakes out individually this guy's second to none...like Miles, FZ and Jimi..same with Geddy...there all just as nutso..and as creatively brilliant..as Neil...

[@a2ndopynyn]

@@leannel6495 No one except Alex could have been in a band with Geddy & Neil and made it work like that. I've always thought that what Primus was missing was an Alex on guitar. Les is amazing, the drummer is also really good, but that guitar player simply isn't the equal of the other two. What makes Alex "the most underrated guitarist in Rock' is that he IS the equal of Geddy & Neil, but very few people ever realize it.

[@bishlap]

Quite an understated guy. Respect a man that's achieved what Alex has and is still humble.

[@dankydiecast5686]

I’ve always loved Alex’s humor and fun spirit that shines through in every piece of video he’s ever done. What a gift to us all he is.

[@sunlion8866]

Geddy Lee has always said; Alex is genuinely one of the funniest people you would ever meet in your life. Would love to meet Alex one day and Geddy. Tell them personally, how much their music has meant to us. Deepest condolences to them both. RIP Neil.

[@bladerunner6032]

BigCat9966 I have know understanding of any guitar equipment, yet I want it all because Lerxst uses it.

[@Hemivision555]

What a super nice guy man!! As kids we used to hear them playing at backyard parties and of course our high school where they played there.also. Those were the days and now look at them. The best, most talented trio that ever existed.

[@chrisgentry2217]

Hemivision555 i would have to agree. Plus they are very humble people.

[@markchidester6239]

Wow, what a gift to have! Lucky person!

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

The Police and Cream weren't too shabby. Neither were The Jimi Hendrix Experience.

[@JSchaffer214]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH Those are all great bands and we can argue about who's best but Rush is undeniably renowned as being "the musician's musicians". I have friends who play music and don't care for the style of Rush but still listen to them for inspiration. Simply put, they're a rarity.

[@markbeatlesyeah]

God if all people were as humble, respectful and genuinely happy as Alex the world would be a better place. He comes across as your best friend you haven;t seen in awhile. Thank you Alex. I always hear how nice the whole band is from their peers to their fans. So refreshing.

[@johannjohann6523]

My favorite quote from Mr. Edward Van Halen: "Eddie had just been named World's Greatest Guitarist in the early '80's. So in an interview just before going onstage, the reporter asked Eddie what is what like being the world's greatest guitarist? Eddie replies: " I don't know. You'll have to ask Alex Lifeson that question". Pure Class (from the "World's Greatest Guitarist!)

[@susanyoung6632]

Good lord. I had no idea playing guitar could get so technical, intricate, electronic, etc. there aren’t enough words!

[@HereXEG]

Apparently my bank account says there aren’t enough dollars! 😂

[@guitarwhores753]

Alex is such an unassuming guitar god. He's a dude. An incredibly brilliant dude. Seems like fun to hang with.

[@horacehoofhead8469]

He's done some of my favourite solos ever

[@Whateverhandleisavailable]

He has such a graceful, kind voice. Always loved his guitar playing one of my favs

[@fivepiece]

Everything I've ever heard or seen from the guy has been a 100% class act.

[@wdarylt1]

How refreshing for the artist to do his own rig rundown. Especially a guitar legend like Alex Lifeson.

[@charleshutton284]

Digging the "Camera Eye" and "The Spirit of Radio" background music through the vid. What a great humble dude Alex is. RiP Neil Peart.

[@LesGrossman69]

I bought two Gibson Axcess model guitars because of this man.

[@jeffreyduus5440]

What flavor did you get? One of each or the "cherry- wine" body? I love the red wine colored one, just looks beautiful!

[@LesGrossman69]

@@jeffreyduus5440 One is a blue burst flame maple top and the other is gecko green sparkle. My dad's 1979 Les Paul is wine red, and I love that too.

[@Greg-bz2bf]

I'm a drummer (Gretsch USA Customs) and I enjoyed this video. The gear has come a long way from 1974 when I first saw Rush in the Trianon Ball Room in Regina. Thanks for the memories.

[@KennyJosephNiven]

thats some drum kit he had eh

[@deucesolo1910]

saw their Permanent Waves Tour in Houston, ears are still ringing!

[@tyronejefforeillyramirez7961]

Deuce//Solo saw them front row that tour in Corpus Christi. I think 2 days before Houston show.

[@scottdunn2178]

@@tyronejefforeillyramirez7961 My first concert... in Phoenix, March 4, 1980 with .38 Special opening. Saw them on the Moving Pictures tour in Phoenix in 1981. I was 13 and 14 respectively. Great memories.

[@tyronejefforeillyramirez7961]

@@scottdunn2178 cool!!! yeah my first was 1979 Hemispheres. April Wine opening. the 1st of 39 total Rush concerts. Last one Pepsi Center Denver July 2015.

[@scottdunn2178]

@@tyronejefforeillyramirez7961 Saw Ozzy with Randy Rhoads a couple of months after Moving Pictures, in June '81. Motorhead opened.

[@tyronejefforeillyramirez7961]

@@scottdunn2178 Same here on February 1982, 2 weeks before Randy died.

[@369dusty]

You made a young man's day that he will treasure the rest of his life. Giving that away tells me what kind of person Alex is. I am impressed !!

[@EDOGG62]

They always seemed like such nice guys... that dinner video with the three of them is priceless.

[@billfrater1948]

Love Alex, A real Gentleman and great guitarist.

[@Deathshuck]

Those amps are the most glorious thing I've ever seen.

[@wc319]

I am a drummer so this is Japanese to me... HUGE Lifetime Rush Fan. All 3 are virtuoso's. RIP Neil. YTou are SOOO Missed.. Your Music will live on forever

[@thomasmccullough2719]

Alex...saw rush in the late 70's and you were unreal ....thanks for talking shop about your equipment it was interesting...thanks for so many years of great music....your a true guitar legend !

[@mwyatt222]

Rush was something really special in their early days. Like many my first tour show was 2112 but I never will forget the Hemisphere show in Dallas. For a while in the early 80's we would watch the DFW shows and then catch them in Austin. Even saw a couple of show with sound problems but still glad i was there. RIP Neal.

[@adanacman666]

thing bout RUSH is they being Canadian, are just plain nice guys, willing to share their craft, knowing how important it is to some kid stuck in his room plunking away and dreaming... and they are humble and respectful enough to share that....

[@anthonysclafani3963]

Not super into Rush, but Lifeson seems really cool. Very down to earth without any ego. Very cool that he personally did this interview

[@KennyJosephNiven]

tgheir early stuff was phenomal led zep clones at first then they found themselves

[@Jeff-o-Lee]

Been a RUSH fan since '77 @ the age of 7. My older bro would turn me on to music. Saw you guys countless times from GUP To R40. Condolences to you, Geddy & yours. Neil will be thoroughly missed.

[@davidmohr1920]

As a guitar player this is so cool to hear about his gear and he tells you everything which is rare Thanks Alex you guys Rock Brother :-)

[@johnlohman8311]

Yes indeed he is a rare cat

[@horacehoofhead8469]

Adore Alex ..he made me play guitar aged 12 in the late 70s ...my favourite player ...he can play anything ...not a one trick pony ...fantastic ..arpeggios are seamless ..and a nice guy to boot

[@andymelendez9757]

Love you Alex and that Geddy guy too. Its awesome to get the inside scoop on Rush tech. You guys were innovating gear way back and us nerds love it. In fact a history of all the instruments, sound and light gear would be appreciated. Please have it out soon!! R.I.P. Professor❤

[@MrBossei]

So impressed by Rush! Extremely professional musicians and humble guys as well!

[@onetime504]

"You know how much I like keyboards..." Classic

[@MTAlupyourass]

I love his Les Paul man, the finish is beautiful. That thing is just glistening in the lights, freakin kickass.

[@MiSambra]

Probably the best power trio of all time. Love me some RUSH.

[@gianthills]

they stopped being a power trio in the 80s

[@patrickbrazil3383]

I know Canadians have the reputation as being polite, but Alex seems to take it to a whole new level. Seems like a really nice guy. I've been a Rush fan forever.

[@paulelliott3220]

Alex is brilliant on stage He plays great every night, and some of the towering sonics coming out of his speakers are awesome Very interesting run through and adore his guitar; the Gibson Les Paul always looks so damn cool. I want one Great guy, always fascinating to hear play on records or live and he's in the BEST BAND EVER Keep it 2⃣1⃣1⃣2⃣

[@geronimosynthmusic]

I cannot properly hold a guitar, let alone playing it.. yet I always enjoy videos of Alex and Geddy talking about their gear...

[@charliefoxtrotthe3rd335]

Each member of Rush is such a unique musician in their own right. Alex is one of the best around, Geddy has a style and presence that is iconic, and of course Neal. If there is a better drummer in rock, please let me know so I can check them out. Magic!

[@neurom.d.6587]

Well said👍🇨🇦

[@HereXEG]

Thanks for the long ride Alex, may your endeavors bring light into your heart! I don’t think I would have made it from 8yoa to 51 and beyond without you three gentlemen in my ears.

[@timanderson9466]

What s cool guy. Great musician that refuses to take things too serious.

[@willw1375]

RUSH - Thank you for ALL the music, joy and love! Your music will live FOREVER!!!!!!

[@garyspiegel2355]

Alex you're a very cool guy very humble and very informative

[@user-nn1uh8km2k]

I would love to meet Alex someday!

[@JALNIN66]

The fact that he uses his own signature amp and guitar speaks volumes as to the quality of these items.

[@kevinyates2117]

Every time I see anything that involves Rush, it just makes me love music even more and makes me so proud to say they are Canadian.. What a amazing band and they are true gentlemen.

[@jrzy49]

Alex Lifeson is like your nextdoor neighbor who just happens to be a fuckin amazing guitar wizard.

[@FrankPCarpi]

I had no idea that my guitar had push pull pots until Alex said he adjusts them on his Gibson Les Paul. Thanks again for teaching more about my guitar. You're the boss of guitar.

[@marcusamyotte5672]

What a good guy.

[@RysBwl]

What a cool guy. Rush has been my favorite band since childhood and these guys seem like the kind of guys you really wish could stay around forever.

[@21Cayque12]

"Here's a keyboard and you know how I love keyboards" The 80's is a proof of that love

[@MattSmith-iq1ld]

He's spoken out of both sides of his mouth on that subject. Big Al actually loves the 1982-1988 synth era, but it was hard for him as a guitarist because synths occupy the same frequency as electric guitars. I think Alex did an awesome job of accompanying the synths on "Grace Under Pressure", my favorite Rush record. By the time of "Hold Your Fire," however, I think he was ready to go back to being a 3 piece hard rock group, which was more in tune with the times anyway. One of the biggest myths that gets spread about Rush is that the 1982-1988 era was a artistic and commercial failure. Nonsense. Those albums sold more copies than any of the 70's albums besides "2112," and Geddy Lee feels "Power Windows" is the greatest Rush album ever (see the book Contents Under Pressure). Neil feels that PW and HYF are two of Rush's best albums as well. They sold out 17,000 venues every night during that period as well.

[@ryanboshell6124]

@@MattSmith-iq1ld sold out 17'000 venues every night?!?

[@MichaelSRQ]

I saw Rush front row back in 1985. Alex was right in front of me. He kept his guitar tech busy. Aside from changing out guitars, Alex broke a string at least a dozen times. Awesome show and a GREAT bad!

[@mikeloder8411]

from the 1970s rush was all about the music and less of a stage show. that is why they are great....and in the HOF....Alex is by far one of the best guitar players of all time. yet so down to earth along with his partners Geddy and Neil....thank you for the video really cool stuff and equipment...

[@renouncedequation3923]

Biggest thing that turned me off about being a musician, and continuing my career in a traditional sense, was how douchey musicians/artists are... I appreciate and hold Rush to a higher degree than any bands I love, they're not only amazing creators, but wonderful people that are trustworthy.

[@joet840]

Der Verschollene Same with me, I started getting good and then started socializing with music people and holy fuck are they ever fucking assholes, even the people at guitar stores think they're big shit when they're nobodies. Turned me off completely from being a serious musician.

[@thorinbane]

Same here. Too many musicians and (singers!!) are just delusional. The RNR hall of fame is massive joke. They waited far to long for some and way to early on others. Alex had the most perfect speech ever for their induction. It encapsulates how much they care about that empty award and how long it took for them to get in. Even if you don't like Geddy's voice, there is no denying how good they all are at their craft. It is literally a supergroup that never needed other groups before performing. Geddy top 5 all time for bass players Neil top 5 all time for non jazz drummers. Alex for some reason doesn't make many lists but the guy should be in a top 10 somewhere. He uses effect but is so much better than the edge, he can play soulfull, he has great acoustic performances, and all from about their 2nd album on(after their Zep stage) I know I rank them higher than others might but they really do belong in the top of their class. Lets not forget geddy playing amazing synth WHILE playing bass. So happy I got to see them finally on their snakes and arrows performance. Though I wish I could have seen them in the late 70s

[@seeburg220]

Didn't understand most of it, but loved it ! Favorite tour of the 8 tours I have seen.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Alex is so humble and down-to-earth. He is the epitome of: the non-douche-bag Rock Star. He is such a Phenomenal guitarist and is Laser-Accurate during a live performance. Huge influence and inspiration to me as a musician.

[@tomwhittaker9461]

Definitely seems like a nice and proper dude. And yeah, great guitarist!

[@AFloodofSolaceJohnWhigham]

You are a great human being! Thanks for sharing.

[@jrusselllazlo]

Alex is so cool. It takes his immense talent with a grain of salt.

[@aoz823]

what a gracious and nice guy, and an amazing guitarist to boot! we love you rush!

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

My all time favorite guitar player, Barr none!!! I first sW Rush live at the "accoustically perfect' Chrysler Hall, Norfolk, Va.,1978. I was stunned at how perfectly they played each song. Then they played X a n a d u and that nailed it for me! No performance by any band ever came close to that. EVER! Been a fan since74, but since then - a loyal, rabid fan!

[@Guitar387]

That’s an incredible set up never seen anything like it , those amps are sooooo cool.

[@OswaldoLafee]

The nicest guy. Long live Rush!

[@b9bot148]

Amazing thanks Alex!

[@mmmmmm63]

Best sounding guitars in Rock history. Alex is a true RECORDING ARTIST!!! Always plays the right thing at the right time. Makes the song sing. Always adds the right colour to the songs. And he makes it sound easy. Which it's not. BEST GUITAR TONES EVER. Better than the two Jimmie's. Page and Hendrix.

[@stallownedstallion825]

Love his tone...but Page had sweet tones too. I like both

[@nealm6764]

Well, to be fair, they didn't have access to that type of equipment.

[@alexmurphy5289]

He’s had his 1210 TC electronics spatial expander since moving pictures. Favorite player ever

[@dewycatt2112]

I bought a new Gibson Traditional pro II Floyd. Merlot. Watching this, I just realized mine is basically the same as the alex lifeson signature, but mine has the zebra super 57' setup. Awesome!

[@st3ngah]

As a bass player I have to say Alex is probably my favourite guitar player.

[@jeremycardenas5965]

did anyone see the "no idiot stop" label?

[@the6ig6adwolf]

jeremy cardenas I was about to comment on that lol

[@vladlashing]

I was wondering why he stamped his foot and security thru me out

[@sydnick6696]

Thanks Alex for the rig run down. You are an amazing musician, from an amazing group, and a true Canadian.

[@usuariodomes]

the best guitarist ever

[@fabienlamour3644]

Oh! There is hundreds of best of any kind!!!!

[@arturoacosta198]

I totally agree mat!

[@7775Kevin]

What a cool guy. I have nothing but respect for him. One of my favorites ever since I first saw him with Rush in 1976.

[@XxStonedKillerxX]

What was the "NO IDIOT STOP" setting on his pedal board? harhar

[@XxStonedKillerxX]

Fuck all 31 of you for not telling me what it does, the fuck is wrong with you people.

[@Ryan5259m8]

+XxStonedKillerxX probably cuz we don't know

[@famitory]

+XxStonedKillerxX it says COPY near it, so i assume its related to the routing of the switcher.

[@theothertroll]

+XxStonedKillerxX back to his clean amp

[@alexm2623]

No. No. No. It goes back to standard dirty electric guitar with no effects. The sound he uses 80%+ of the time. He can hit that to straight back to it in case he accidently steps on something else. It shuts off all his extra effects and gizmos and goes to default overdriven sound. Plain jane electric guitar. Not clean, not chorusey, not any of that crap.

[@raymondfryar1533]

Good job Alex, thanks.

[@Rayburn58]

People have said Alex Lifeson never gets the recognition he deserves and is severely underated. That is only true with the dumb morons in pop music media, rolling stone, etc. The great guitarists and other rock artists , and his peers know exactly how great of a guitar player he is. Most importantly, most rock fans know how great he is.

[@AceOfHeart2012]

So gracious. Alex Lifeson has always been in my Top 5 favorites guitar players.

[@ryanm4689]

Criminally underrated guitarist.

[@markpetersen8652]

I have a Gibson 2014 L.P. Alex Lifeson Axcess in burst. It's the best L.P. I've ever seen and I own one.

[@Thismaninyourdreams]

0:50 "No idiot stop"

[@rafro007]

I saw that too--I think they definitely wanted to get that one into the shot!

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

What a very smart musician alex is. Love ya alex....Love RUSH FOREVER !!💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@TheAgentAssassin]

"no idiot stop" HAHA love it !

[@mason99ut]

That man is outstanding.

[@thedarksiderebel]

"you know how much i like keyboards" :'D

[@ianseymour4066]

I think one of the biggest appeals of rush is how nice and humble they are. Just the fact that they're all still alive and friends is incredible for a band that got together in 74.

[@grantk932]

I'll take Alex lifeson over Eddie Van Halen any day.

[@grantk932]

I have no idea, certainly in the top 3 though in terms of guitar skills, IMO

[@keithjohnston8629]

No competition.

[@tyronejefforeillyramirez7961]

Eddie is great but Alex is great at the many styles he plays

[@carsonmichael6926]

Eddie's is one of my heroes, but Alex is one of the greats. Yeah, Eddie isn't easy to get along with from what I hear.

[@markchidester6239]

@@carsonmichael6926 if you ask Sammy, he would agree. Bummer!

[@jimmyjernigan9642]

Thanks Alex !

[@pensnut08]

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A Gibson that will stay in tune!!!!

[@matthewpaluch777]

pensnut08 But falls apart!

[@Chrsdxn]

And.... so affordable. 😂

[@matthewfowler792]

Love You Alex!You're one of my very favorite guitarists of all time,such a calm,cool guy,yet such a radical, awesome player!I saw Rush Moving Pictures concert here back in 1984,simply one of the best cocerts I have seen in my lifetime,you all played at peak levels start to finish,an amazing,unforgetable concert!Creativity at it's best with 110% showmanship!

[@cecilproctor4984]

Trying to play his music forces you to broaden your musical perspective and enhance your knowledge unlike other musicians. E.g. Van Halen.

[@kodykindhart5644]

🤣🤣🤣 wtf are you even saying

[@georgeharvey3062]

Thanx Alex. I really appreciate your time explaining everything. It’s nice that you took the time. Looking forward to any and all of your future music.

[@O_Towne_Bear]

Me before watching vid: "These effects on my Fender Champ are cool!" Me after watching vid: (looking at amp) "Not cool...not cool at all"

[@spiritualcramp8000]

take a shot of angus to treat that

[@billyrouse4813]

If your rig works for the songs you play, it's cool.

[@TheRealThomasPaine1776]

So I'm totally surprised and pleased. I came here to hear Alex talk about his set up, as I'm finishing up my pedalboard, and lo and behold I see the exact same volume pedal and cry baby original!! Crazy! His volume pedal could be the stereo 500, but since he's running everything in custom stereo patches not sure that it matters. Cool, so nice to see and hear him, always such a humble and genuinely nice guy.

[@loraljohnson]

Nice. I just wish he would have hit some notes, and pressed some of the switches and let us hear the stage sound.

[@alexmurphy5289]

Probably not hooked up yet honestly

[@richardchard7316]

Incredible guitarist. Mind blowing!

[@guitarfan84]

4:00 THE COOLEST AMPS EVARRRR

[@penguinjoe1961]

Love Alex taking the time and effort to get into the tech side of his work. He's always been one of my top 5 guitarists so it is really great to see him getting into a lot of this kind of thing.