Player No. 020progressive-rock
Alex Lifeson
Rush's guitarist, known for blending complex progressive arrangements with hard rock power. Lifeson's use of chorus, delay, and a semi-hollow ES-355 through Marshalls created a shimmering, layered tone that could shift from delicate arpeggios to thunderous power chords within a single song.
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