Alex Lifeson

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1953-08-27 (72 years old)

Place of Birth

Fernie, British Columbia, Canada

Alex Lifeson

Biography

Best known as the broadly-skilled guitarist for the rock group Rush, which also features drummer Neil Peart and bassist Geddy Lee. Rush is the most successful Canadian music group in history, and is the third most prolific seller of consecutive (American) Gold and Platinum Records and videos, behind only the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Lifeson's ability to pull double-duty as both a melodic rhythm-guitar player and a searing soloist has earned him a reputation similar to that of his bandmates. All three share the distinction of being among the most highly influential virtuosos in their crafts. Alex has a passion for studio production, an...

Acting

2003

2003

Rush in Rio

as Self - Electric and acoustic guitars, backing vocals

2009

I Love You, Man

as Alex Lifeson - Rush

1982

Rush - Exit... Stage Left

as Himself - Guitars

1984

Rush - Grace Under Pressure

as Himself - Guitars

1990

Rush: Chronicles

as Himself - Guitars

2005

Rush: R30

as Himself - Guitars

1989

Rush - A Show of Hands

as Himself - Guitars

2008

Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live

as Himself - Guitars

2022

Behind the Stage Door

as Alex Lifeson

2009

Suck

as Border Guard

2022

The Breach

as Alex

2022

Rush: Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)

as 6 and 12 string guitars, Taurus pedals

2015

Rush: R40 Live

as Himself on Guitars

2023

Rush: Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)

as 6 and 12 string guitars, Taurus pedals

2009

2011

Ecstasy

as Dr. Figg

2012

Rush: 2112

as Himself

1973

2014

2014

Rush: R40

as Himself

2012

Inner Rush

as Self

Production

1985

The Body Electric

as Music Score Producer

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