Alex Lifeson Quotes

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

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.

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 experience for him.

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.

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

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

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

We've managed to have a long career that is still quite vibrant, yet we've never had to kow-tow to record companies who said we weren't commercial enough.