Alex Lifeson Quotes, born Alexandar Zivojinovich on August 27, 1953, in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada, is a musician, songwriter, and producer, best known as the guitarist for the progressive rock band Rush. Co-founding Rush in 1968 with Geddy Lee and John Rutsey (later replaced by Neil Peart), Lifeson helped shape the band’s distinctive sound with albums like 2112 (1976), Moving Pictures (1981), and Clockwork Angels (2012), earning a 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. Outside Rush, he released the solo album Victor (1996) and collaborates with Envy of None. These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, his book, posts on X, and web sources—reflect his thoughts on music, creativity, resilience, and Rush’s legacy, capturing his introspective and humorous spirit.
15 Alex Lifeson Quotes
- “When I sit down and play guitar, I melt into the instrument. I can play for hours by myself. Playing guitar has given me such a wonderful life, and I’m grateful for it.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “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.” (PictureQuotes, n.d.)
- “If there was any one achievement, it would be that we’ve done it on our own terms.” (AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “I think Rush have always had this reputation, particularly to non-fans, of being an ultra-serious and cerebral group when, in fact, the reverse is true. We don’t take ourselves seriously at all.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “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.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I’ve never been very confident as a player. I’ve always felt like I had to work hard.” (Post on X, @RealRockNews, 2025-06-03)
- “Pete Townshend is one of my greatest influences. More than any other guitarist, he taught me how to play rhythm guitar and demonstrated its importance, particularly in a three-piece band.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Our whole relationship’s based on humour—laughing and goofing around, being idiots.” (Classic Rock, issue 148, 2014)
- “I really consider myself more of a rhythm guitarist than a soloist.” (QuoteTab, n.d.)
- “We know how boring and ordinary we are.” (Classic Rock, issue 148, 2014)
- “I’d rather be remembered for our legacy than returning as the top Rush tribute band.” (Post on X, @mitchlafon, 2025-01-16)
- “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.” (AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “We had to be able to replicate whatever we’re doing in a studio live.” (Rush is a Band Blog, 2025)
- “One doesn’t want to feel too contented; you have to feel challenged by the music.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “It’s a wonderful thing to be able to see your music going from generation to generation.” (PictureQuotes, n.d.)
Alex Lifeson’s quotes are a dynamic mix of humility, humor, and dedication to craft, inspiring fans to embrace authenticity, persevere through challenges, and find joy in creative exploration. Which one’s got you ready to plug in and rock out? Drop it in the comments and keep the Rush legacy alive!
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