Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Happy Birthday Alex Lifeson!

Alex Lifeson the guitarist for the Canadian rock band Rush turns 61 on August 27th. 

Alex Lifeson

Photo from Rush.com. Please visit their site for more on Alex Lifeson, Rush, and the latest news involving the band Rush.

 Why celebrate his birthday? He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted with RUSH in 2013. He is also honored as an Officer in the Order of Canada. Several magazines have listed him as one of the top guitarists. 

Since we are putting him in the "Limelight" here is RUSH with "Limelight"..


Here is "Promise" from Lifeson's solo album Victor..


Here is the Rush piece "Hope" which highlights Alex quite well on the acoustic guitar..


He has proven he is no "Fly by Night" guitarist..


Hope you enjoyed the tunes! What is your favorite Rush song? Happy Birthday Alex Lifeson! I will be back soon with a new post.