Alexander Zivojinovich is a Fernie, British Colombia-born Canadian musician best known for being the co-founder and member of popular rock band “Rush”, and particularly for his excellent skills on acoustic and electric guitar, under his stage name, Alex Lifeson. Born on 27 August, 1953 to Serbian migrant parents, Alex has been active in the field of music since 1963.
A highly regarded musician who has been an essential part of the popularity gained by “Rush”, how rich is Alex Lifeson? As of 2015, Alex has amassed a total net worth of $28 million, his musical career being the main source of his wealth. Apart from his successful career as a musician, Alex has also shown prominence in television and movies. He has interests in different business ventures which have also been helping Alex to add to the pile of his riches.
Alex Lifeson Net Worth $28 Million
Raised in Toronto, Ontario, Alex had a keen bent of mind for guitar and music in general from his childhood. When he was only a twelve year old, he used to play guitar being influenced by veteran musicians like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Allan Holdsworth and many others. He grew to like guitar very much and after high school decided to take it up as his career. This led him to co-founding a group with his friends John Rutsey and Jeff Jones in 1968, and as of 1974, this group went on to become “Rush” while John and Jeff were replaced by Geddy Lee and Neil Peart respectively.
In 1974, the band released their first, self-titled album, which was a moderate hit, while their fourth album “2112” became their breakthrough release. To date, the band has released a total of ten studio albums which have sold more than 40 million copies around the world. Most of their albums have been certified gold and platinum and have also raised a lot of money for the band members. As a member of this band, Alex has toured all around the world which has been adding to his net worth on a large scale.
During his musical career, Lifeson has been recognized and rewarded by different institutions. He, along with his band members have been awarded as Officer of the Order of Canada. He has been inducted into “Guitar for the Practicing Musician Hall of Fame” as well as “Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame” along with the band “Rush”.
Apart from being an essential part of the band, Alex has also taken time to promote his solo career. His solo album “Victor” with where Lifeson tried to highlight his solo efforts was released in 1996.
While being a popular artist in music, Alex also owns several business ventures such as a restaurant and a bar in Canada. Also outside of his music, he is a painter and a licensed aircraft pilot
As for his personal life, Alex has been married to Charlene since 1975 and they have two sons the younger of whom is also involved in music and has sung on Alex’s solo album “Victor”.
Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year, Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award, Gemini Award for Best Performance or Host in a Variety Program or Series, Limelight, Tom Sawyer, Time Stand Still
Movies
Trailer Park Boys: The Movie, Suck, Come on Children, Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy, Rush: Grace Under Pressure, Classic Albums: Rush: 2112 & Moving Pictures, Rush: A Show of Hands, Rush: Working Men
TV Shows
The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Funtime Hour
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Trademark
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Gibson Guitars
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Subtle humorous antics while on stage
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Dynamic, complex guitar riffs
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Quote
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For the first few weeks of rehearsal, we tend to sound like a really, really bad Rush tribute band.
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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.
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I really consider myself more of a rhythm guitarist than a soloist.
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[in response to the question posed by a fan in a guitar magazine, asking if he felt, as a Canadian, he should apologize for Bryan Adams] 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.
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Fact
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Played bass on fellow Canadian band Platinum Blonde's follow up album Alien Shores.
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With Rush, released "Feedback", an EP containing 8 cover songs. This marks the first Rush release wherein the band performs songs other than their own. After "Feedback", Rush embarked on a highly successful Thirtieth Anniversary Tour ("R30" for short). On this tour, the band performed some of the cover songs live -- also a first for them. [June 2004]
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Los Angeles, CA, USA: Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the band Rush. [April 2013]
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Alex, Geddy and Neil are back in the recording studio working on Rush's new album to be released early 2007. [November 2006]
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"Contents Under Pressure: 30 Years of Rush at Home and Away" is released. It is an authorized biography of the band, written by Martin Popoff. [June 2004]
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Hot on the heels of their triumphant 2002 tour, 2003 DVD, and benefit performance for 450,000 at the 2003 SARS benefit, Rush has announced plans to commemorate the 30th anniversary of their current lineup with a celebratory tour. Planned shows include their first visits to Europe since 1992. [December 2003]
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Performed with Rush for 450,000 people as part of the Toronto SARStock relief benefit, alongside major bands including AC/DC and The Rolling Stones. Rush was one of the few native Toronto bands to perform at this historic event to herald Toronto's graceful endurance of the SARS scare. [July 2003]
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Alex, along with fellow members of Rush Geddy Lee and Neil Peart, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2013. His acceptance speech consisted of a made-up language with only one word, "Blah", that told the story of their wait to become inductees.
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His birthday (August 27) is also the anniversary of the death of Stevie Ray Vaughan.
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On February 26, 1997, he and his bandmates Geddy Lee and Neil Peart became the first rock musicians to be inducted into the prestigious position of Officers of the Order of Canada. This is the highest honor bestowed upon a civilian by the Canadian government. According to the Ottawa Sun, "The award was given as much for their community service as for their contribution to the arts. They have raised over $1 million for food banks and the United Way."
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He uses "Lifeson" as a stage name. It's a semi-literal translation of his surname "Zivojinovich" which is a Serbian name meaning roughly "son of life." He has not, however, changed his name legally.
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Children: Justin and Adrian.
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Member of the rock music group Rush (with Geddy Lee and Neil Peart). Plays lead guitar, with Lee on Bass/Vocals/Synth and Peart on Drums/Percussion/SongWriting.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Infiltrator
2016
writer: "Tom Sawyer"
Togetherness
2015
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Scott Ian: Swearing Words in Glasgow
2014
writer: "Anthem"
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
TV Series music - 1 episode
The Bridge
2014
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Comix Scrutinizer
2014
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Independent Lens
2013
TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
American Dad!
2012
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Transporter: The Series
TV Series 2 episodes, 2012 writer - 3 episodes, 2012
The Lords of Salem
2012
writer: "The Spirit of Radio"
That's My Boy
2012
writer: "Limelight"
Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey
2012
Documentary writer: "Tom Sawyer" - as Alex Zivojinovich
Video Game writer: "The Spirit of Radio Live, 2008"
This Beat Goes On: Canadian Pop Music in the 1970s
2009
TV Movie documentary music: "Closer to the Heart"
I Love You, Man
2009
writer: "Tom Sawyer", "Limelight"
Fanboys
2009
writer: "Limelight", "Tom Sawyer"
Adventureland
2009
writer: "Limelight"
Chuck
2008
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Por Toda Minha Vida
2008
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Adventures of Power
2008
writer: "Tom Sawyer"
Halloween
2007
writer: "Tom Sawyer"
The Sopranos
2007
TV Series writer - 1 episode
White Noise 2: The Light
2007
writer: "The Spirit of Radio" - as Lifeson
Rock Band
2007
Video Game writer: "Tom Sawyer"
Family Guy
2006
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Trailer Park Boys: The Movie
2006
writer: "The Spirit of Radio"
Rush: R30
2005
Video documentary performer: "Bittersweet Bundle of Misery" / writer: "Tom Sawyer", "Working Man", "Finding My Way", "Bittersweet Bundle of Misery", "Bastille Day", "Anthem", "A Passage to Bangkok", "Cygnus X-1", "Hemispheres", "The Spirit of Radio", "Force Ten", "Animate", "Subdivisions", "Earthshine", "Red Barchetta", "Roll the Bones", "Dreamline", "Between the Wheels", "Mystic Rhythms"
Futurama
2002
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Andromeda
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2001 writer - 1 episode, 2001
Top Ten
2001
TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Freaks and Geeks
2000
TV Series writer - 1 episode
High Fidelity
2000
writer: "Jacob's Ladder" - as Alex Zivojinovich
The Waterboy
1998
writer: "Tom Sawyer"
SLC Punk!
1998
writer: "The Trees" - as Lifeson
Whatever
1998
writer: "Tom Sawyer"
Beavis and Butt-Head
1994
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Future War 198X
1982
writer: "Witch Hunt" - uncredited
Top of the Pops
1980
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Ecstasy
2011/II
Dr. Figg
Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day
2009
Undercover Prostitute #1
Suck
2009
Border Guard
Trailer Park Boys 101
2007
TV Short
Narrator
Trailer Park Boys: The Movie
2006
Cop 2
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Clockwork Angels
music by announced
Darkstar: The Interactive Movie
2010
Video Game
Rush in Rio
2003
Video documentary
The Body Electric
1985
TV Movie as Lifeson
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Double
2011/I
musician: featured guitarist
Andromeda
2004
TV Series composer - 1 episode
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
1999
musician: score
The Body Electric
1985
TV Movie musician - as Rush
Sound Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Rush: R30
2005
Video documentary sound mixer: 5.1 audio
Rush in Rio
2003
Video documentary sound mixer: 5.1 surround / sound supervisor
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Entrepreneur
1997
Video Game special thanks - as Rush
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Rush: Time Stand Still
2016
Documentary
Himself
The Red Booth
2016
TV Series
Himself
Rush: R40 Live
2015
Video documentary
Himself - Guitar & Backing Vocals
Chicago Fire
2015
TV Series
Himself
Rush: Clockwork Angels Tour
2013
Video
Himself - Guitar
The 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2013
TV Movie
Himself - Honoree / Performer
Big Morning Buzz Live
2013
TV Series
Himself
Inner Rush
2012
Documentary short
Himself
Metal Evolution
2012
TV Series documentary
Himself
Rush: Time Machine 2011: Live in Cleveland
2011
Documentary
Himself - Guitar / Backing Vocals (as Rush)
Juno Awards 2011
2011
TV Special
Himself
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
2010
Documentary
Himself
I Love You, Man
2009
Himself - Rush
That Metal Show
2008
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Rush: Snakes & Arrows - Live in Holland
2008
Video
Himself - Guitar / Backing Vocals (as Rush)
The Colbert Report
2008
TV Series
Himself
Rush: R30
2005
Video documentary
Himself - Guitar & Backing Vocals
The Boys in Brazil
2003
Video documentary
Himself
Toronto Rocks
2003
TV Movie documentary
Performer (as Rush)
Trailer Park Boys
2003
TV Series
Himself
Rush in Rio
2003
Video documentary
Himself - Guitars & Vocals
Top Ten
2001
TV Series documentary
Himself - Interviewee
Rush: Chronicles
1990
Video
Himself
Rush: A Show of Hands
1989
Video
Himself (guitars, synthesizers, backing vocals) (as Rush)
Rush: Grace Under Pressure Tour 1984
1985
Video
Himself - Lead Guitars / Synthesizers (as Rush)
Rush: Exit... Stage Left
1981
Video
Himself - Electric & Acoustic Guitars / Bass Pedal Synthesizer (as Rush)