Alex Lifeson Tribute

I made this video last year on his 64th birthday
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[@intercommerce]

I was in hospital in North York for a week and one of my nurses was Alex's mom. Sometime after Farewell to Kings. She asked me if I'd heard of her son, I told her I had a poster of him on my wall at home!

[@digitalkid6351]

wow nice story wish to met her and say thanks for bough that guitar for alex

[@cosmicman621]

Chris Johnson ..unbelievable..I believe you and all.what a trip.I would never stop telling that to everyone I met.I am 55 yrs this year.into rush since..80.Thanks,from Australia🌈

[@postie64]

Awesome story.👍👍

[@yoshshmenge294]

How cool is that, she seemed like such a sweet lady 🇨🇦

[@eeeff9737]

@@yoshshmenge294they were Serbian lol

[@halon7476]

Thank you for buying him that guitar.

[@JD-te9tj]

yes...thank you.

[@Senerian]

One of the best returns on a purchase in the history of music. Yes. Thank you very much for buying him that guitar. I hope he still has it!.

[@davidberry777]

Best comment on the thread

[@stockjonebills]

One of my favorite guitarists. Melodic, great song writer, great rhythm guitarist, the works. I never get tired of Rush songs.

[@davidtimms9615]

Alex Lifeson has always been one of my favorite guitarists. As a guitarist myself, he was a major influence on me in the early years, and continued to influence me for years afterwards. It was amazing to see him progress from a blues rock player into a prog-rock master. His is original - his unorthodox chord patterns, lyrical phrasing and expression, tone, and his philosophy in how he approaches the guitar. His songwriting prowess is fantastic. Rush is a combination of three unique talents, and Lerxst made an indelible mark on the rock landscape. Rush would not have been Rush without him.

[@markusaurelius777]

BINGO !!!! Same here. Huge influence on my guitar playing.

[@youtoo2233]

Lifeson and Page, my top fave guitarists

[@pskully57]

At age 14 I picked up a guitar and could never put it down, over 40 years now. Never got famous, but still can’t put it down. I play small clubs, and it’s still fun.

[@civilian8697]

Legend has It, he still doesn't know how that song goes.

[@cosmicman621]

...cause it was the wrong anthem..I just said anthem...trippy.Bright Moments from Australia🌈

[@richardmathews6236]

I watched the film about him with the other teenagers. It was just before the release of the debut album and within 4 years he was writing Xanadu and in 6 years Moving Pictures. Absolutely incredible progression.

[@TeeDOG6]

That is pretty amazing, if you think about it. Because those songs were complete master pieces.

[@lindsaymugford4792]

Amazing guitar player!!! A Legend!!

[@jimott7342]

Thanks. That gives some perspective. My 1st concert, I made significant eye contact with Geddy and Neil but Alex was on stage left bouncing around and really seemed happily occupied with his axe(s).

[@ricardocastillo5485]

To say he's my number one favorite guitar player ever is saying a lot because the number two position is a tie between about 100 other mind blowing awesome guitar players.

[@brianmcmanus4690]

Right?!?

[@eabdtbeadt]

Alex you made your parents happy & proud - thank you for your music it was a part of my life and made a lot of people better people - nice video

[@Kidgloves1984]

I love Alex playing! For someone who is self taught, he's a beast guitarist and monster of rock!

[@dieterhorn5851]

Thank you Alex, Killer leads in bytor and the snow dog. La villa Strangiato

[@golfhound]

Bytor is my favorite song. I'm a guitarist and love playing. I love the way it starts out with a bong and just keeps getting more energetic. The lead is excellent. The live version from All the World's a Stage is still my favorite. I always wanted them to play this at every concert over the years. I've seen them ever since their second album.

[@marianokronen7420]

Alex Lifeson is the greatest guitarist of all time in the progressive rock genre, and maybe, and just maybe, in my personal opinion, the best ever.

[@christianwilliamson9752]

Glad his parents kept their promise. And borrowed to get that guitar

[@thewatcher5271]

Certainly, Unequalled In The Annals Of Rock Music. "Only" Three Players With The Most Distinctive Sound & They Stayed Together How Long!?! Their Music IS A RUSH!!

[@mitchellwrights4208]

3 bad asses who were ahead of their time ...When I first heard Neil as a kid , My jaw dropped... I mowed lawns around my neighborhood until I had enough to buy my first kit ...Thank You guys , Thank you ..

[@lindapryor3747]

Alex sounds so good in Closer to the Heart, but Geddy is rockin that bass also! Miss these guys so much, and wish there was some more for us to buy and listen to.

[@joejoseph4797]

True

[@rmarconcini]

Alex is a Guitar God. His talent is awesome!

[@RayWalker-pythonic]

Awesome guitarist and song writer. The best.

[@johnnystieferman6527]

i fell for Rush in 1975 touring with Kiss, have seen them so many times since i cannot tell you, still have a lot of the ticket stubs.i am very thankful i had the chance to see these guys so many times., been on the stage several times also. Now with Neil passing i will never get the chance to see them together again,makes me sad, also for the people who never saw them what a loss for you...i have tons of pictures i took on the stage over the years also.....great times.

[@BreauxBobby]

One of the first songs I ever learned on guitar was Working Man. The first album we ever wore out was All the World's a Stage. We would play 2112 at Halloween to set the mood for when the kids came over for candy. I got to see rush twice, once on the Exit Stage left tour, heavily promoting Moving Pictures. The crowd rushed the stage so much they had to turn the lights on to get them to settle down. It was probably the best show I've ever seen, the Stones Steel Wheels in second. I was watching a live Cure show with my kids, then right after, I put on an older Rush live performance, and the energy they played with just blew away the Cure and blew away every one of us. To say that Alex Lifeson was an influence on my generation, along with Geddy and Neil, is an understatement. They were like friends and in our lives every day. My little brother was a drummer and had every album they ever made. I still have Rush songs open on my music stand and love playing guitar with them, trying to get those wonderful tones and dial in the effects like Alex did. AMAZING. We were blessed to have these guys to listen to.

[@tsee9013]

Congratulations, said the ticket guy for our prepaid tix , they escorted us 4 guys 21,22 yrs, tripping on mushrooms to front row center at the LA Forum . First night of the Moving pictures tour. I could see the sweat flying off of Alex face. He was and is a true master. Unbelievable

[@terryporter2970]

Great glimpse behind the curtain from the past. Of an awesome musical talent and someone who followed there Dream and made it a Reality.

[@smashdalde9713]

Fantastic stills,seen a LOT of Rush pics over the last 30 years but there are some here I've never seen before..

[@stephenwebb921]

Look up “ Where are the children” You’ll find a 2 hour documentary/experiment on Alex and some other kids who were sent away for a few weeks. It’s pretty wild

[@TeeDOG6]

Rush was also a great influence on teenagers during the 1980s. I mean this band encouraged knuckle heads like me to read books in Junior High and High School.

[@timmerred5]

I remember when I first discovered RUSH, then became a hardcore fan, I thought these guys must have been the most serious, unapproachable bunch. Then after a while I came to realize that they were as goofy as I was. I’ve learned so much about music from them. Thank you Alex, Neil, and Geddy.

[@williamcarpenter6715]

Most underrated Guitar player ever!! As good as anyone i have ever seen.... still my favorite always! Rush... best Rock Musicians ever in my opinion.....

[@kippsguitar6539]

It underated anymore, massively rated

[@bcsorensenman]

What a lucky bunch of clueless teenagers, didn't know they were in the presence of rock royalty of the future. Damn I can hear Rush in his Star Spangled Banner Hendrix copy. Wow, thanks for the retrospective of one of my faves, the greats, the band of my teens and to this day top five all time in my book. Rush was the soundtrack to my youth anyway. Rock on Rush, so sad and blue the professor is gone, he gets by on you.

[@alwaysopen7970]

That's Allison Hannigan's flute from band camp.

[@newbiexo]

Alexandar Zivojinovich. My guitar hero. Thanks mum and dad for letting him evolve into greatness.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Me too

[@GM-MarkOfExcellence]

The kid with the flute, "Yeah, I jammed with Alex. No big deal. Our band did the soundtrack for an international movie. Its good to see he carried on with our hits"

[@vanlifeson6773]

Lerxst the amazing amazing guitarist. Thanks for all the years.

[@dogcowrph]

Thank you. I so enjoyed that.

[@patrickmcquillan3039]

He was a prodigy that's why he's was so successful at guitar

[@jeffsiri9466]

i just really find it amazing that this footage exists. seriously, who had the foresight to point the camera at this kid. a sibling? doting girlfriend? and with sound!!! i wish the taker of these movies would come forward for a bow.

[@jeffsiri9466]

ah, just got that he was part of this documentary "Come On Children." i'm a bit slow.

[@robtayloe9352]

@@jeffsiri9466 LOL, i'm in that same turtle lane as you... as I was thinking who / how / why this footage existed, then lol... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGmrc3iQasd5e68

[@tiny5500]

Love how the mix is made with vocals low with bass in your face. Great hearing it with it's little pearls.

[@lovetogolf4184]

Excellent !!!!!!

[@georgegrdnc25]

PLus wonderful video, from the old days. Something to see. And a clean person. Naturally, Cheers bud. Always one of my favorite! Thee Best!

[@hollymoore5402]

Amazing footage!!💖💖 One talented guy💖 much love for Rush greatest Band ever

[@hollymoore5402]

Amazing footage 💖💖 one of the most talented guitarists ever💜💜💜

[@thomasayer7511]

One of my favorite guitarists.

[@chadmiller4137]

Great video, and as you said Happy Birthday Alex!

[@brianmcmanus4690]

My man. He had that sound right from the start. That sound!

[@scotabot7826]

I just Pray that Alex's father got to see how successful and wealthy his son became. Worldwide even!!! Oh, I sure hope so!

[@andyharman3022]

Really an amazing story. The son of immigrant refugees of WW2, born in Fernie, British Columbia, which must have been nothing more than a lumber camp at the time. Sounds like his father did whatever was necessary for his family to survive. Had to borrow money to buy Alex a guitar. Then he obsesses on the guitar, becomes a stoner, and gets nationwide exposure in the Canadian leading-edge reality documentary "Come On Children". It's eerie hearing him say "I don't want to be rich". It's hard to believe he was only 5 years away from writing 2112. Could it be said he failed at being a stoner? Those years of playing bars in Toronto must have provided the motivation to become a professional musician. To be good at anything, you have to strive and pay your dues.

[@stewieiommi]

No, he didn't fail at being a stoner. I read an interview with him that was post-concert, only a few years ago, and as the interviewer was entering his hotel room, Alex was sitting under an open window, blowing hits out the window as to not be busted. He may be the only one of the three that continued smoking weed after a point. (I hope he's vaping it now... much healthier.)

[@blickfang3751]

In the music in this video, all I hear is Geddy and that epic Rick!! In your tribute to Alex, you solidified the fact that Geddy is the World's greatest Rock bass player LOL. Thank you!

[@jochenroeder669]

What strikes me about his guitar is that no matter what he plays, there is always an element of beauty in it.

[@georgegrdnc25]

Thanks Alex, for All your performance. Thanks for thee Happiness. And thru your buddies Geddy/Neil, for All your greatness, Cheers! Sometimes I wish we could have met in person, Hope ALL is well for you, Cheers! To one of thee Greatest guitarist in thee World!

[@andregrolly]

Massa! Grande vídeo!

[@jeromekovach4441]

Top 5 guitarists for sure.

[@secretjourney4815]

cool footage of a time a long long time ago

[@troygier991]

Alex you are a genius and my Hero. 🍁🍁God be with Canada and Progressive Rock.

[@necromancer6897]

He is just awesome talented and a good looking guy he had it all!!

[@elnegro3388]

Thank YOU 🇨🇦!!!🤘

[@darrensiegel6651]

The thing I've always admired in Rush, beyond their ridiculous musicianship, is their working class roots.

[@nalicie]

Finish your grade 12 Alex! Haha - You couldn’t have been more of a professional brother. Thanks for all the inspiration you’ve brought us all!

[@1bigdogthe]

I think what's crazy about this is, watch alex as a young man you can tell he's moody and undisciplined and depressed, then give him a guitar and an audience and he becomes a different person, he becomes laser focused and very happy, you can see him smile. It like watching Mr. Hyde turn into Dr. Jekle. you can tell this is what he was meant to be in life. Just amazing to watch him transform like that.

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide} sooo cool..!!

[@compnnburns8831]

genuinely lovely person and not a bad guitar player as well!, aspiring guitar players could do a lot worse than copy his example, a real gent and wonderful human being as well as his bandmates as are/were.

[@fcamiola]

The best.

[@aimeepollock1579]

It's funny it took me 30 years to realize my parents were right!!

[@sharktroubles]

This guy had it rough in Rush at times with his best friend elbowing him out of his own sonic territory with synthesizers. He's a musical gangster though and toughed it out -- even excelling -- with grace under pressure. What an interesting character Alex Lifeson seems to be.

[@gedofgont1006]

I very much doubt Alex had any issues with synthesizers. The band were always democratic about most decisions affecting their musical direction, I believe.

[@joejoseph4797]

Then, Enter "Neil Peart". A magical dimension.

[@iremun]

i still listen to RUSH cd's in the car and at home cranked

[@craigberteit7451]

We used to live 3 blocks down from Fisherville...357 Patricia ave... jr high school where Alex & Geddy met and the rest is history

[@thomasedmonds6658]

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!

[@martyjones8016]

Can we all just appreciate how epic Hemispheres was.....

[@riffhammeron]

The music clips on this are great for figuring out the bass parts.

[@amoruzz]

Oh. I love that tight sounding bass guitar early on!

[@vincentlussier8264]

The kids in that room had NO idea what Alex was going to become!

[@necromancer6897]

He was awesome back then!

[@paulosantana3870]

Alex The Best .

[@1surfrider4life]

"Move over Rover and let Alex take over" somewhere up there Hendrix is smiling!

[@rastadarrin]

King Lerxst!!!!!!

[@williamarbogast349]

Just think, only 5yr after that farm house shit, came 2112 !!!!! 👍

[@williamthurman9082]

Now thats a great pic

[@Joe_1971]

Seems like his playing really refined once he and Geddy got together.

[@TeeDOG6]

Did Geddy and Alex's parents ever have any clue that their kids had world class talent?

[@makkakakugelsnibb5659]

Geddys mom is still alive and 96 years old, so Yes

[@gedofgont1006]

I never knew Alex was so house proud!😂😂😂

[@rawkrentals]

It’s interesting to hear these songs with out vocals, you can hear their parts really clearly.

[@JD-te9tj]

Alex, i'm with you bro

[@edmelberg]

He is plain and simple bad ass!

[@jaamman]

Little did that group know they were in the presence of a budding guitar God!!

[@MsBenlane]

nice job

[@bigbadbruins1]

Most underrated guitarist ever.He is top 10 in world.

[@kippsguitar6539]

No he is massively rated

[@JinnDuceau]

You can hear the Jimmy Paige influence!

[@mowler8042]

Such a weird video sometimes the quality of the music is really outstanding.

[@King6ix5tring]

"Ahhh cigarette butts my favorite"

[@lifeson8362]

The fact that he wrote YYZ and La Villa Strangiato guitar parts, easily puts him as the apex guitarist 😎🤘

[@santiagoseguibelloso9414]

The best band one the galaxy

[@stevenmochetta3926]

My second concert ever 1979 Rush (New Orleans) All Great songs,But Xanadu to me is the Best!

[@patrickbaird290]

The master, I saw RUSH 78-79? 38 special opened in San bardinio

[@johnhaaland74]

This house looks like my house. I have a cartons on the wall too! But I'm not rich and famous. You made it Alex! You can still get a GED if you want. I don't know if they have those in Canada I guess.

[@chadjensen48]

Lerxt is The Man! A true Guitar God

[@StephenS-2024]

Man, that Zivi, Zivino, Zivin o,....that kid is really good.

[@nov20five]

That scene starting around the 7:30 mark, I'm now in the dad role having this same exact conversation with my kids. Just the same way my dad did with me. We all want to help our kids dodge the landmines of life. Sometimes we can and sometimes we can't. And sometimes our kids make it big and buy us a 7-bedroom house and a Ferrari. Here's hoping for the latter!

[@Swanlord05]

Man the bass in this video sounds good

[@alexanderbrown4250]

Yeah! Bass really stands out in the mix.

[@groundpounder4134]

You Done well son !

[@allwaizeright9705]

Such an underrated guitarist...

[@kippsguitar6539]

Niooo he is massively rated

[@wickedvideowatcher]

He's always got interesting shoes.

[@winstonlane708]

🎸🐐