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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.

Alex Lifeson

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Alex Lifeson
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: August 27
Composer
Guitarist
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Fernie
British Columbia
Aleksandar Živojinović
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