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

Alex Lifeson

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