The Hentor Sportscaster made an unlikely comeback when Alex Lifeson announced that his own ... Strat in 1973 as a backup to the [Gibson] ES-335. It made me think and play differently.

Although Alex Lifeson cites many influences on his playing — including Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend and Steve Hackett — the biggest is, without a doubt, Jimmy Page.

Alex Lifeson, founding member of the classic rock band Rush CREDIT: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson has spoken about the prospect of the band ever playing live again.