Alex Lifeson
Alex Lifeson, OC (born Aleksandar Živojinović; August 27, 1953) is a Canadian musician. He is best known as the guitarist and co-founder for the Canadian rock band Rush. Lifeson has been a member of the band since 1968.
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 Alex Lifeson in concert with Rush. Raleigh, NC (June 20, 2007) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alexandar Zivojinovich (Aleksandar Živojinović) |
| Born | 27 August 1953
(aged 72) Fernie, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Hard rock, progressive rock, heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Instruments | Guitar, mandolin |
| Years active | 1968-present |
| Labels | Mercury, Anthem, Atlantic |
| Associated acts | Rush |
In Rush, Lifeson plays electric and acoustic guitars. He also plays other instruments including: mandola, mandolin and bouzouki.
Along with his music career, Lifeson is part owner of a Toronto restaurant called "The Orbit Room." He is also a licensed airplane pilot.
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Lifeson played in the 2010–2011 Time Machine Tour, Ahoy, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (27 May 2011).
Lifeson played his Gibson Les Paul in the 'Heritage Cherry Sunburst'. This guitar has been modified to incorporate a Floyd Rose tremolo.
