Alex Lifeson quotes

Alex Lifeson is a Canadian musician and the guitarist of the progressive rock band Rush. His innovative guitar work and contributions to the band's sound have earned him international acclaim. He is recognized as one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time. Here are 12 of his quotes:

I really consider myself more of a rhythm guitarist than a soloist. (Alex Lifeson)

I'm not that fluid when it comes to scales and modes. I just pick up the guitar and play. It's all about exploration: just tune the guitar any way you want and start playing.

Alex Lifeson

If there was any one achievement, it would be that we've have done it on our own terms.

Alex Lifeson

The shock of any trauma, I think changes your life. It's more acute in the beginning and after a little time you settle back to what you were. However it leaves an indelible mark on your psyche.

Alex Lifeson

When I look out at the audience at some of our shows, I think we are reaching a younger audience... I see lots of people in their 30s and 40s, but I also see a lot of people in their young and middle teens, and thats definitely reassuring.

Alex Lifeson

Both Neil and I had done solo projects where we were the boss and I just thought that if he was willing to get into it, it would really be a good experience for him.

Alex Lifeson

At the same time, I've never been afraid of death or the concept of death.

Alex Lifeson

We've managed to have a long career that is still quite vibrant, yet we've never had to kow-tow to record companies who said we weren't commercial enough.

Alex Lifeson

I think we're quite unique in that we do have our own sound and approach and we don't really care what's going on elsewhere... we've never wanted to be part of another trend or movement.

Alex Lifeson

And on top of that, when we work together we have a wonderful working relationship we push each other we challenge each other we laugh 80% of the time that we are together we're very fortunate.

Alex Lifeson

I think that's given inspiration to other musicians. I know, particularly through the 90s, a lot of bands would cite Rush as an influence. I don't think it was so much our music, but more the way we really stuck to our guns. (Alex Lifeson)

One doesn't want to feel too contented; you have to feel challenged by the music.

Alex Lifeson

Alex Lifeson

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Occupation: Canadian Musician
Born: August 27, 1953
Quotes count: 12

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