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

- Alex Lifeson

Pete Townsend for me was a huge influence. Because essentially they were a three-piece band and the way he structured his chords and took up a lot of…

- 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 yo…

- 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. Howeve…

- Alex Lifeson

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

- Alex Lifeson

I was very pleased when PRS presented me with my SE Angelus acoustic, a beautiful guitar of stunning quality. It was in response to the challenge of …

- Alex Lifeson

Rock music seems to be very fragmented these days, I can't say that I ever really hear anything that just knocks me over.

- 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 exp…

- Alex Lifeson

I really consider myself more of a rhythm guitarist than a soloist.

- Alex Lifeson