RMR: Rick and Alex Lifeson

[@Gold753]

Rick: Do you play Bass? Alex: Too easy! Both: lol *Meanwhile somewhere else* Geddy: I sense a disturbance in the force...

[@Skelly5962]

I know Canada is so proud of these guys, but we Americans love them too. One of the greatest rock bands ever!

[@khappy1286]

Remember... They got their BIG start in Cleveland USA with Working Man.

[@DistantEarlyWarning611]

This American says THANK YOU CANADA for 3 of the greatest Rock musicians ever!!!

[@joekidd2291]

@@khappy1286 I listen to Clevelands News Radio everyday in Canada. They play lots of Rush as break music and so do the Cavs. Always great to hear.

[@ant-1382]

1 of several Canadian Icons. Neil Young, Tragically Hip, The Guess Who, Joni Mitchel, and Stan Rogers!! Plus lots of others like Chilliwack, Anne Murray, Leonard Cohen, Gordon Lightfoot. - - - -

[@keithkoenig5320]

​@@ant-1382SLOAN is one of Canada's, %$#@, one of the WORLD'S most underrated bands!

[@SilentKnight43]

Not only are Alex, Geddy & Neil among the best musicians in the world - despite their legendary accomplishments over the years and their reputation...they're all awesome, down-to-earth people. Watching their various documentaries, behind-the-scenes, interviews and outtakes - is just as entertaining as the great catalogue of music they've crafted over the decades.

[@patstanks430]

Neil is super shy though and wont communicate with fans, whuich i understand

[@RaptorV1USA]

Couldn't agree more .. been in love with these guys since i was 13 and 1977.... & Jeeses Kryst,... listening to Neil speak, about literally anything,...you feel like you learned something from The Master with his incredibly clear articulation and concise command of our language. I've yet to hear him pause, stumble, fumble or say anything like : Y' know.., um.., ahhh..., well..., yeah, no..., like.., sooo.... freekin genius.

[@AceOfHeart2012]

Alex IS the best because no one tops him in sheer vocabulary. Period. I thank God every day that I got to exist at the same time Rush did.

[@retroman360]

the USA has Metallica, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Motley Crue, etc Canada has Rush. thats all we need

[@rushfan9thcmd]

Aww dont forget Triumph! Youve got some great ones up there. 👍

[@samculver9852]

rushfan9thcmd true true, there are a number of good/great Canadian bands. but Rush is truly stratospheric though.

[@anthonybryan1961]

What about Terrance and Philip? Such classics as uncle fucker.truly epic

[@cosmicman621]

retroman360 mahogany rush..frank marino..one of the greatest rock guitarists

[@jimorocks]

retroman360 - and we Love them as much as you do! The Passing of my friend Neil Peart is one of the saddest days ever! He was family to me! And I always love you Canadians! There's a band from Canada called Danial Band. I got to work with them once as there stage manager in Redding CA. I really loved those guys! Tony Rossi was the guitar player and was just about the coolest dude Ever! So Canada, Thank You for the best rock band Ever! RUSH! and Look up the band "Danial Band"!

[@shawndoucette9797]

I swear all of Rush just seem like some of the nicest guys in the world. All rock stars and actors need to learn a lesson from these men. Of course we just lost one of the greatest not drummers but men in the world.

[@irishguy13]

Hard to convey what these gifted guys and their work have meant to me, except to say that I am profoundly grateful.

[@johnc7709]

Touché

[@RaptorV1USA]

right there with ya buddy.

[@caribbeansun]

Alex seems like one of the nicest and most humble of persons for being such an amazingly creative rock guitarist. What a privilege it would be to meet him.

[@PokemonHaloFan]

I just love Rush so much and any chance to see the three of them out and about is just so cool. They are just such down to earth and cool guys.

[@mikeb2611]

just now seing this in dec 2020.....great stuff....I love and miss Rush so much

[@jerrythepotato1919]

It must be so cool to play your own song on Rockband!

[@minuteman3]

"Did you ever do that"? "No, but I want to!" Priceless!

[@samuraicowboyx]

Alex is a kool kat. Rush is a band of kool kats.

[@proudlyrushian]

Al never ceases to make me laugh.

[@yenomeerf]

complete with canadian style audience laughter track

[@ConnorMcMullen]

Ahh the things I would do to have a full day with my favorite guitarist ever.

[@Kingding6]

Rick teaching Alex some chords and Alex is like" I did it! awsome

[@14Maxmom]

Rick: These are the control panels. Alex: I think we made are 1st record on one of these. lmfao

[@DonAlderOfficial]

Alex thanks for all the great music

[@skepticalfaith5201]

Q: What’s that like being one of the best guitarists in the world? Alex: Oh. Don’t ask me. Q: Do you believe it? Alex: No. That’s the problem. Q: See if you believed that you wouldn’t be such a nice fellow. Alex: Yea, maybe that’s it. Alex: This is a good day. I’m learning a lot about myself. Precious!

[@rmarconcini]

A monster guitar player!

[@ontherunjg]

Alex is such a good guy. What you see is what you get. Total gentleman and one of the best of all time.

[@reallymysterious4520]

Also funnier than almost every stand up comedian that I have ever seen

[@gotmonkeyfinger]

gotta Love Alex, for so many reasons. Rush For EVER!

[@foskco87]

Haha I just love how every Canadian or musician, poor, rich, young, old, or famous just gets so giddy over Rush. We likes our Rush.

[@ThePanda69love]

I've seen interviews with Lifeson and Geddy other places and Alex always cracks everyone up with his twisted sense of humor. A great and humble guy. One of the best people on the planet. If you ever read this, Alex, thanx for years of great music, humor and entertainment, both on and off the stage, vinyl, cassettes & CDs.

[@Rikoshima]

this was adorable and amazing and EPIC

[@geddysmullet]

I too believe that time is short and must be used wisely. That's why I frequently listen to Rush and go to as many of their gigs as I can!

[@jerrythepotato1919]

Both start smashing guitars against the T.V. Rick: Do you ever do that? Alex: No, but I want to!

[@thatmatt41]

Imagine being able to say that you played guitar hero with one of the best guitarists of all time.

[@brianhaw9398]

He also got a drum lesson from the late great Neil Peart. Another excellent show.

[@Xenthera]

I love when Alex is playing Rockband, he is trying to strum the real chords! :P

[@Joe_1971]

Wow Alex is such a cool down to earth guy. Being one of the worlds greatest guitarist and he is so down to earth. Rush rocks.!!

[@TheTayedrums]

would you believe that Canadians didn't really like rush at there first beginnings say (1973-1978)...man thy had it rough-and they toured there asses off-but i never rmet them but always knew they were grateful and humble musicians as well as good peeps and cool canucks.....but thank god for there USA Detroit friends we took this band in like a charm...they player here alot back in the day-RUSH LOVES DETROIT! WE LOVE THEM!

[@hojofan]

@2:55 - Very cool. Awesome!! I would love to do that!!! A thumbs up! Peace, Alex

[@toddweller]

One word - Awesome! Great segment!

[@Edward681]

Awesome! I love it!

[@biped19]

The reason RUSH is the best is due to their modesty / humility; not just as people, but as students of music. For them there is always room for improvement. Great attitude about music & life. Bless them.

[@heythisislonglolwtf]

Love how when Alex is playing Guitar Hero, his expression is "wtf is this shit??"

[@Mozart1220]

It's got to be fun failing guitar hero playing song you wrote and have played for 30 years.

[@Wheelz2012]

He owns a bar :). I don't know if he owns a bear as well, but you know rock stars;they're an eccentric bunch so you never know :).

[@bernlin2000]

Alex's wacky sense of humor is well-known and much-beloved by Rush fans :-) :-)

[@IamREBORNPUNISH3R]

they are all so good at what they do.

[@Peatman]

@kawaphat Totally. I think Guitar Hero and games like that can work pretty counter-intuitive to what they're used to. I found this especially with the drums. You're playing patterns on certain drums that make no sense to experienced drummers. It would be cool if sequels to these games would make playing the instruments more realistic, so that it's easier and more attractive for gamers to pick up an actual instrument.

[@sixsixxsixxxx]

REST IN PEACE NEIL

[@zackjp]

i want that gibson es 355 it is awsome i love canadians EH

[@DannyBoyGo]

Alex seems like a really nice guy. I bet he's lots of fun to hang out with.

[@mybravestface]

Very cool... that's the first time I've seen that. Thanks!

[@AaronShowbiz]

I just realized, Rick Mercer's had all 3 members of Rush on his show.

[@prissy499]

we LUVS our Rush

[@ChrisHaspeck]

I don't think there could have been a better "Rock Star" to put on a show like the RMR Alex Lifeson has got to be one of the funniest "Rockstars" out there today.

[@Qui_xotic]

two of my favourite Canadians

[@trolonto]

you can see when alex is playing lime light he is play where the strings are on the right frets damn. amazing

[@yotatrkr1]

Alex is awesome,so down to earth!And hilarious!!

[@Dthorn912]

Love it when they're playing RockBand 2 its hilarious

[@visionmaster153]

@charged220 Now I understand - thanks for sharing the T.Bay story. I only thought it was legendary folklore. They used to play Victoria back in the day, too. Wonder what the Victoria people did.

[@spoondaddy80]

Seems like a really good dude.

[@fasteddie4145]

what do you throw a bass player if he's drowning?.........his amp.....

[@shiningarmor2838]

Just throw him his guitar, he'll die happy

[@avocate201]

What a sweet and awesome "man date." Alex is so self-effacing and funny. He cracked me up.

[@rushkicksass]

These are the control panels Lifeson "I think we made our first record on one of these" lol classic

[@jimkaletaBuffalo]

That looks like you guys had a blast.

[@santyrush]

alex es un hombre muy gracioso y simpatico....algun dia en lo que me queda de vida tengo que ir al restaurante ese Orbit Room,pues mi primer sueño de ver a Rush en vivo ya se cumplio.

[@kimdawcatgirl]

That was the best date ever!

[@Musician_Robert]

I happen to believe Alex is the best guitarist in the world!

[@GermiesCoasterYard]

Have you met alex? Hi Alex! He's in Rush NO!!!

[@tacoforest]

April 6th first rush concert!!!!!!

[@famasmaster2000]

Great guy !!!!

[@RunningP123456]

im loving ricks bass technique

[@slartybaadfast7836]

Have you met Alex? He's in Rush!

[@jimmymac63]

Look, I have seen Rush FIVE FREAKING times! If given the chance, I would see them FIVE MORE FREAKING TIMES!!!!!!!!!

[@charged220]

Listen closely, at the end Rick says "Goodnight Thunder Bay". Maybe Lersxt told him about some of the rough concerts Rush played there. One show people hurled bottles on the floor of the arena and a brawl broke out, then on the Hemispheres tour my dad's friend ignited a military smoke screen that filled the whole arena. Rush had to walk off because they couldn't breathe. The never played in Tbay again, true story.

[@hobbygirl68]

charged220 I heard they played a high school here before that

[@MrToddKa]

Alex Lifeson is cool as hell, and as an American, gotta say we kinda look up to Canooks. Eh?

[@drsloanski]

Yah for sure, except I think they’re called Canucks eh.

[@Geddyup]

Alex is da man! I love the ORbit Room - great bar!!!!!!

[@bluebear1985]

Well, Rick has had Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart on his show. He should get Geddy Lee on if he hasn't already.

[@132VANCITY]

He had Geddy on the show for a little skit called Celebrity Winter Advice

[@ForJesusDenySelf365]

Dalton Kidd the

[@132VANCITY]

A. Corey Jenkins ??

[@acdcgnr100]

Canada has the best rock bands! The Guess Who, Bachman Turner Overdrive, RUSH, Kim Mitchell, April Wine, Chilliwack, just to name a few

[@scotty3034]

The one thing you never ask any accomplished musician is if they think they're good or amazing. It's the most awkward question you can ask.

[@cristobaldominguez]

awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeee lifeson rules

[@Jamescraigjohnson]

That was fun!!

[@666ftf]

The WORLD has Rush!

[@shed412]

When he does act full of himself he is so sarcastic it's hilarious.

[@sski]

Alex looks like a cool guy to hang out with.

[@RushProbeSix]

And where were you in 1981 when Rush released Moving Pictures with "Tom Sawyer" as their hit single... I was in Junior High School and this song was without doubt the single-most defining song of the time, to me atleast, and it's found its way into history as an all-time favorite. Long live RUSH!

[@Mozart1220]

The autograph covered Alex's "cameltoe"" in that 2112 picture. And the should have played "FLY by Night"

[@Ailsworth]

Why do people always do this introduction like we don't know who Lifeson (or Rush) is. If we didn't know, we would not be here watching this. So I made it almost 8 seconds into this. I have to go now because they might next tell me Rush is from Canada or something, and nobody comes here to be insulted.

[@Ratboy2004]

Rick had the BEST job in Canada.

[@mikeb2611]

at first I thought Rick was saying "you own a bear"

[@shmulikanglister]

So why exactly did he take the guitar to the skydiving place?

[@Wheelz2012]

I agree a million per cent and to give them their credit, Alex and Geddy have said the same thing in a documentary-"Beyond the lighted stage". Neil says it's just that the attention embarrasses him, I think he feels unworthy. But he's a hard 1 to figure out, best not try I think. I've been a fan since I was 8 and adore them but if Neil doesn't want to meet Me at a meet/greet then that's life :).

[@luisluna2112]

And Neil Young and Triumph. BTO was good back in the day.

[@terystuff]

Damn! I am so jealous of that guy. How great would that be?

[@jluasmtoinnt]

wish i could chill with Lersxt xD

[@andrerenault]

It's interesting to hear how they edit the songs to make them fit the program. Tom Sawyer's arrangement is all upside down.

[@Jethromcsheepherder]

A) As a Canadian I couldn't have said it better myself; and B) We have alot more than Rush, but its hard to tell with them being so damn good. They blur out the competition.

[@RileyNagle]

ha. this made me happy. very happy. now i want a man date with Alex

[@PershingDragoon]

Alex seems like a total hoot to hang out with. What an awesome goofball hahaha :D

[@Rushianassasin]

slappin Z BASE.. nice "I love you man" relate...Alex has always been humble and funny. Check out the Trailer Park Boys episode with Alex in it.

[@Kayspaify]

So he got them all 3.

[@dwilmer7]

Al rules. nuff said.

[@georgenoory]

"I think we made our first record on one of these" lol

[@wildwindsca]

@charged220 hmmm live there never heard they were that rough.

[@spiralarray1969]

The guide guy at the indoor skydiving place looks over 40, and is in Niagra Falls and seemed oblivious to who Rush or Alex Lifeson is? WOWWWW.

[@Wheelz2012]

Very good point, a lot of what people see is acting for the camera, and Neil only acts the way he does on camera because he -has- to be there for at least some interviews, the rest he avoids like the plague.

[@corrda1993]

anyone else crank the volume at 2:38 ?