Alex Lifeson reflects on his lifelong “romantic affair” with the guitar: “We’ve never had a single argument”
Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson has been awarded the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for 2024 by the National Guitar Museum.
A founding member of Rush – known for its extraordinary level of musicianship and for crafting experimental and progressive rock epics – Lifeson has appeared on over 30 albums since 1974.
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“We’re thrilled to recognise Alex and his groundbreaking contribution to the guitar – and the way it sounds – with this award,” says HP Newquist, executive director of the National Guitar Museum. “Alex’s playing has inspired countless guitarists to push the boundaries of what the guitar can do. And I am one of them.”
“It’s hard to even put his playing in a single category – calling him a ‘rock guitarist’ doesn’t begin to cover it. Catchy riffs, intricate instrumental passages, classical flourishes, jackhammer chords, brilliant tone… that’s just the start of what Alex does as a guitarist.”
“His involvement with all aspects of the instrument is certain to continue inspiring players for many more years to come.”
Lifeson, who’s the fifteenth recipient of the award, also says he’s honoured to be recognised.
“I fell in love with the guitar when I was 11 years old and continue my romantic affair to this day, sixty years later,” says the musician.
“It has been my voice, my lover and my partner on a lifelong journey, and we’ve never had a single argument. I’m grateful for this acknowledgement and fortunate to share the rewards that come with being a guitarist.”
The National Guitar Museum is the first museum dedicated to the history, evolution, and cultural impact of the guitar. Its touring exhibitions debuted in 2011 and have been presented in more than sixty museums around the world.
The museum’s Board of Advisors is composed of guitar greats Ritchie Blackmore, Steve Howe, Steve Vai, Liona Boyd, Tony Iommi, and Al di Meola. Previous recipients of the Guitar Museum Lifetime Achievement Award include Eddie Van Halen, Tommy Emanuel, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Jeff Beck.
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Posted by The National GUITAR Museum on Thursday, December 19, 2024
In other news, Lifeson’s gear company Lerxst recently launched the Grace – a guitar to honour the 40th anniversary of Rush’s 1984 album Grace Under Pressure.
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