The most powerful array of rock talents ever assembled? Lifeson is one of them!

**Texas King** · April 10, 2017

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tsw3nKDlBE

Rock Aid Armenia 1989 - Smoke on the Water

Here we've got:

1.David Gilmour

2.Brian May

3.Ritchie Blackmore

4.Ian Gillan

5.Tony Iommi

6.Alex Lifeson

7.Chris Squire

8.Bruce Dickinson

9.Paul Rodgers

10.Bryan Adams

11.Keith Emerson

12.Geoff Downes

13.Roger Taylor

The most powerful array of rock talents ever assembled? What you think?

Edited April 10, 2017 by Texas King

**J2112YYZ** · April 10, 2017

Why wouldn't Alex be one of them?

**MMCXII** · April 10, 2017

They forgot Ian Paice and Michael Schenker.. Steve Harris.. Ian Anderson.. little fella called Geddy Lee.. lol k I'll shut up and watch the video now lol looks cool

**Verena** · April 11, 2017

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tsw3nKDlBE

Rock Aid Armenia 1989 - Smoke on the Water

Here we've got:
1.David Gilmour
2.Brian May
3.Ritchie Blackmore
4.Ian Gillan
5.Tony Iommi
6.Alex Lifeson
7.Chris Squire
8.Bruce Dickinson
9.Paul Rodgers
10.Bryan Adams
11.Keith Emerson
12.Geoff Downes
13.Roger Taylor

The most powerful array of rock talents ever assembled? What you think?

These words: **Totally awesome!!**

**Entre_Perpetuo** · April 11, 2017

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tsw3nKDlBE

Rock Aid Armenia 1989 - Smoke on the Water

Here we've got:
1.David Gilmour
2.Brian May
3.Ritchie Blackmore
4.Ian Gillan
5.Tony Iommi
6.Alex Lifeson
7.Chris Squire
8.Bruce Dickinson
9.Paul Rodgers
10.Bryan Adams
11.Keith Emerson
12.Geoff Downes
13.Roger Taylor

The most powerful array of rock talents ever assembled? What you think?

Have seen, did enjoy, very good.

**Lucas** · April 11, 2017

good post - I've never seen that before

But the guitar players were terrible - all of them ... And Bruce Dickinson was schooled by Ian Gillan

Edited April 11, 2017 by Lucas

**greyfriar** · April 11, 2017

I've seen it way back when on TV, but totally forgot about it. Thanks for posting. :cheers:

**cygnify** · April 11, 2017

Cool; knew of the song, but never saw the video for it. Not quite the same thing, but reminds me of another Alex appearance (with a better solo!)

**sonoflife** · April 11, 2017

Lifesons ear for melody puts him in a league of his own. Not too stale and not too flashy.

**grasbo** · April 11, 2017

Used to have this on vhs ages ago,long gone.Alex mentioned in a guitar mag at the time that he held back on his guitar part because of all the heavy guitar artillarey at hand.Still have the cd with Spirit of Radio representing Rush.

**Ignaciagirl** · April 11, 2017

I think the sign of a good musician is knowing when to hold back...and yes, Alex's ear for melody makes him superior

**IwillchooseFreeWill** · April 11, 2017

As if I weren't already in the throes of a Deep Purple revival. I remember having Shades of Deep Purple in my dorm room in 1968. I even got the date right! Come to think of if, the rest of my dorm hall must have hated my taste in music....

**MMCXII** · April 12, 2017

Used to have this on vhs ages ago,long gone.Alex mentioned in a guitar mag at the time that he held back on his guitar part because of all the heavy guitar artillarey at hand.Still have the cd with Spirit of Radio representing Rush.

Typical Alex, putting the song before himself!

**thirteen** · April 12, 2017

How the fark did Bryan Adams get himself in with this group???

**lifeson90** · April 12, 2017

awesome, Al lookin so cool

**JohnnyBlaze** · April 12, 2017

How the fark did Bryan Adams get himself in with this group???

:LOL: I thought the same thing :LOL:

**lifeson90** · April 12, 2017

Bryan was huge in those days as a popular rocker, further raised profile of the cause

The two most imaginative rock guitarists ever in action together there, Al & Brian May

**JARG** · April 12, 2017

How the fark did Bryan Adams get himself in with this group???

They needed someone with "star power" to get folks to watch the video.

**thirteen** · April 13, 2017

How the fark did Bryan Adams get himself in with this group???
They needed someone with "star power" to get folks to watch the video.

True.

They had guitarists, singers, musicians...

Why not add Bryan Adams in there for something different :P

**JohnnyBlaze** · April 13, 2017

Bryan was huge in those days as a popular rocker, further raised profile of the cause

That makes sense.

**Blue Barchetta** · April 21, 2017

How the fark did Bryan Adams get himself in with this group???
They needed someone with "star power" to get folks to watch the video.
True.
They had guitarists, singers, musicians...

Why not add Bryan Adams in there for something different :P

To be fair, Bryan Adams did "Summer of 69". I admire him for that. I can barely make it through 20 minutes of 69. Much less a full summer!

**RushFanForever** · April 21, 2017

To be fair, Bryan Adams did "Summer of 69". I admire him for that. I can barely make it through 20 minutes of 69. Much less a full summer!

From the book 'Guitar World Presents Dear Guitar Hero: The World's Most Celebrated Guitarists Answer Their Fans' Most Burning Questions'

Dear Guitar Hero - Alex Lifeson of RUSH

Q: As a Canadian, could you publicly apologize to America for letting Bryan Adams come here?

Bryan Adams might not be what I want to put on, but he's a pop singer with a great voice and great guitar tone. Plus, he's done more for Canada than RUSH have, because he works all the time. I envy him for that. And now he's become a very successful photographer.

Edited April 21, 2017 by RushFanForever

**RushFanForever** · April 21, 2017

Cool; knew of the song, but never saw the video for it. Not quite the same thing, but reminds me of another Alex appearance (with a better solo!)

http://youtu.be/luazBVOYa9c

Here's the accompanying article that I submitted awhile back, which can be viewed here.

Ed Bickert has retired apparently according to this article here but Liona and Rik are still performing.

As far as Alex goes, to know whether he's still performing or not, all the fans come on here or read the news at the Rushisaband, Cygnus X-1, and Power Windows websites.

Edited April 21, 2017 by RushFanForever

**Blue Barchetta** · April 22, 2017

To be fair, Bryan Adams did "Summer of 69". I admire him for that. I can barely make it through 20 minutes of 69. Much less a full summer!

From the book 'Guitar World Presents Dear Guitar Hero: The World's Most Celebrated Guitarists Answer Their Fans' Most Burning Questions'

Dear Guitar Hero - Alex Lifeson of RUSH

Q: As a Canadian, could you publicly apologize to America for letting Bryan Adams come here?

Bryan Adams might not be what I want to put on, but he's a pop singer with a great voice and great guitar tone. Plus, he's done more for Canada than RUSH have, because he works all the time. I envy him for that. And now he's become a very successful photographer.

A very successful photographer. Must have photographed some of that 69 stuff.

**thirteen** · April 22, 2017

A very successful photographer. Must have photographed some of that 69 stuff.

:LOL: :lol: :LOL:

"Bryan Adams might not be what I want to put on, but he's a pop singer with a great voice and great guitar tone. Plus, he's done more for Canada than RUSH have, because he works all the time. I envy him for that. And now he's become a very successful photographer".

There you go kids. Proof that marijuana rots ya' brain organ :LOL:

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