Punk veteran, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Americana and rock songwriter, and modern-day guitar hero Chris Shiflett is now adding a new show to his list of accolades, Shred With Shifty. On this episode of Shred With Shifty, host Chris Shiflett welcomes special guest Alex Lifeson, renowned guitarist from the band Rush.
Chris and Alex dive into the art of guitar solos, sharing their personal approaches and experiences. Alex reveals his preference for working on solos on the day of recording, and why he usually does no more than a few takes to capture the raw feeling and emotion of the performance. They discuss the challenges of incorporating heavy rock guitar with keyboard-driven music during Rush’s Moving Pictures era and how this influenced their sound and playing style.
But the highlight of the episode is when Alex Lifeson delves into the intricacies of his iconic guitar solo in Rush’s “Limelight.” He discusses the emotions and themes behind the solo, capturing the feeling of disconnection, living a fake life on a stage, and loneliness.
Toward the end of the episode, Alex shares some personal anecdotes, including a humorous story about his spontaneous decision to abandon his prepared speech at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony.
Don’t miss this jam-packed episode featuring Chris Shiflett in conversation with guitar legend Alex Lifeson, discussing the art of guitar solos, Rush’s music, and their mutual love for the instrument. Tune in to Shred With Shifty and get ready to be inspired by two incredible musicians.
Shred With Shifty is produced by Jason Shadrick, Chris Shiflett, leading music podcast company Double Elvis, and Volume.com along with Premier Guitar. Full video episodes will be available exclusively on Volume.com. Audio versions of every episode will be available on all major podcast platforms. Go to Volume.com/shifty and follow to get alerts as new video episodes are released.
More About Chris Shiflett
For more than 25 years, Chris Shiflett has blurred the lines between genre and generation, balancing his full-band projects with a thriving solo career. Named “Americana’s biggest rockstar” by Rolling Stone, Shiflett has played a crucial role in shaping the sound and scope of modern-day rock music as a longtime member of the Foo Fighters.
He’s also an alum of California-based punk rock bands No Use For a Name and Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. Shiflett’s latest releases refocus his attention on a mix of country twang and rock & roll bang, showcasing the full range of his musical abilities. Listen to “Black Top White Lines” and “Dead And Gone” now, and stay tuned for a forthcoming full-length album announcement later this summer.
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