Alex Lifeson from Rush visits Music Shop in Tokyo

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Alex Lifeson from Rush visits Music Shop in Tokyo

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Jason McNamara - JasonVideoMusicTokyo

10 жыл бұрын

On April 4th 2014 out of the blue, Alex Lifeson from Rush visited the Guitar Shop in Tokyo I used to work at. This was an amazing moment for me. Thank you everyone for enjoying & sharing this. So you know, the Les Paul sold the day this video was released and the PRS Acoustic sold on December 7th 2015. The new owner (as you can imagine) is VERY happy with his Guitar. This Guitar has now become somewhat rather legendary now thanks to this video. Again, thank you Alex.
Neither of the two guitars were raised a single Yen/Cent from their original prices. I've had a number of people slinging around claims that we would have done that, but that's because that's what THEY would have done. We did not.
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UPDATE 2020/01/11: I'm very sad to learn as we all are that Neil Peart has passed away. My deepest condolences to Geddy Lee & his family, Alex Lifeson & his family, all of my fellow Rush fans around the world, Neil Peart's friends and especially to Neil's family. He will be sadly missed, however there is no way his influence and inspiration will disappear for a very long time to come if ever. Thank you Neil 🥁📚
September 12th 1952 / January 7th 2020. May "The Master" rest in peace.
This video was filmed with Alex's personal permission. I also cleared the usage of this footage before posting the video with the permission of SRO Management company.
On top of that this video is not an advertisement for any in-particular companies. I am simply sharing my luck and good fortune to have met one of my favorite musicians. I must admit, it helps that I used to work in that music store ;-)
And again, we did not jack up the price of either of the Guitars featured in this video by a single Yen.
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@JasonMcNamara 4 жыл бұрын

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@JasonMcNamara 3 жыл бұрын

Michel d'Aubigné thank you sir 😊

@JasonMcNamara 3 жыл бұрын

Michel d'Aubigné my bad. Sorry about that. I’m equally surprised and impressed that your life revolves around the Fashion Industry yet you’re also a Rush fan and a Rock Music fan in general. That’s pretty damn awesome 😎

@FrankPCarpi Жыл бұрын

Those are some beautiful guitars in that store. I wish that I could have had the fingers to be able to learn how to play a guitar, but I have developed a quite decent skill set on the massive drum kit that I own. I've been drumming for 35 years because of Neil Peart and Rush. Rush has had an instrumental part of my life (no pun intended. 🤣)

@keyscook Жыл бұрын

@@FrankPCarpi Wonderful Frank - I'm learning guitar, now in my 50's - fat fingers & all !! (Keyboards for 40 yrs) Music is a blessing - Cheers from Seattle 🍻

@FrankPCarpi Жыл бұрын

@@keyscook it's never too late to pursue your passion. It looks like Alex Lifeson has chubby fingers to me, and listen to how beautifully he makes his instrument sing. I didn't get started drumming until I was 29, and now I feel like I'm pretty good at it, and all of my friends keep wondering why I'm not in a band. I just love playing along with the the music that I enjoy, and I don't have any of the pressure of having to perform before a live audience other than the living God. Blessings of music to you too. Cheers

@jackflash5659 6 жыл бұрын

Every rock band has at least one humble down to earth member..... with Rush you have 3.

@trevorvincent1168 2 жыл бұрын

I met Alex in 1993 after an Eric Johnson concert in Toronto. I was with a friend and we were, and still are, huge Rush fans. He was just walking to the parking lot after the concert. We saw him and freaked out! We approached him and he was so nice and genuine towards us. He could obviously tell we were nervous but he took the time to talk to us, sign an autograph and even got his friend to take a picture of the three of us. Absolute classy guy with ZERO ego at all.

@defide2261 3 жыл бұрын

Alex Lifeson is one of the best rock guitarist of all time. He's so underrated.

@Leogoth68 Жыл бұрын

Working Man Live from Cleveland proves it.

@mrsasshole Жыл бұрын

And one of the coolest guys ever. Period.

@GoblinGuy333 Жыл бұрын

Lerxst is one of my favorite humans, period. Humble, fantastic musician, and funny as hell!

@timorean320 Жыл бұрын

Not by Guitar players.

@JaalsBoi 9 жыл бұрын

As a Canadian, it makes me proud to have the members of Rush representing our nation. Not only are they among the greatest rock musicians of all time, but from what I've seen they're also polite, kind, and generous people, and I can't think of any group of guys that could better fulfill this role. :)

@exercisemyrights 6 жыл бұрын

fact

@aksekhiddelll8900 5 жыл бұрын

They also did not sellout to Hollywood BS and stab their country in the back, unlike Neil Young

@rationalmuscle 4 жыл бұрын

Indeed...well-said my Northern brother. : )

@johnburgum 4 жыл бұрын

I grew up in North Dakota, so I'm almost Canadian. I can shovel snow at a very high level. In any case, I've loved Rush since I first discovered them in 1975. Thank you Canada! I'm a big Guess Who fan as well. In January, Grand Forks feels just like Winnipeg.

@Lerch-zc3ww 4 жыл бұрын

Please have more children up there in Canada, and send the extra folks down here in the US......we need the help!

@anthonysaponaro6318 9 жыл бұрын

How do you think a band lasts as long as these guys have? None of them have these giant inflated egos. To find men with this much talent and so much humility is truly rare indeed.

@Whateverfloatsyourgoat12 7 жыл бұрын

Because they're Canadian!!!

@BeeBumper 6 жыл бұрын

Maybe, besides upbringing, because they came so close to losing everything around 2112 they never forgot how close they'd come to losing that dream and never took it for granted after the fact. There is also a video on youtube of a teenage Alex Lifeson, talking with his parents for a documentary about teenagers coming of age. He wants to pursue music, they stress that's okay but he needs an education as well regardless. It shows a lot about his family life in a short clip, because the conversation is pretty deep.

@sriv9045 6 жыл бұрын

Being humble is a learned behavior. So teach 'em to be humble when they are young.

@joen3992 6 жыл бұрын

And cause they refuse to be celebrities. They are musician who happened to be Canadian too! lol

@palmsquad4 6 жыл бұрын

One of the many reasons why we love them. True friendship, humility, lack of addictions. Just good dudes.

@sixfeetontop 9 жыл бұрын

Dude. THE. Nicest guy ever. Fuckin love Rush.

@xxcrapcakesxx2124 9 жыл бұрын

+sixfeetontop saw you on another rush video, wow, an hour later... i guess we both have similar video and music tastes.

@sixfeetontop 9 жыл бұрын

XXcrapcakesXX Nice. What can we say. We have great taste.

@malcevans5762 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a nicer more Humble Guitar Hero than Alex .

@jamesha175 4 жыл бұрын

peter frampton & brian may are both just as nice & humble. edit) frampton was once in a band called 'Humble Pie'.

@newpinglegend9304 4 жыл бұрын

Howe makes this grade. But Lifeson is a straight gentleman.

@malcevans5762 4 жыл бұрын

Granted . Frampton is supremely talented and comes across as a really nice Guy.

@ducamuk 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Vai fits into this category. ✌️

@SomewhereInTheMaidenverse 4 жыл бұрын

Dave Murray of Iron Maiden and Alex are both very humble and nice guys.

@Mrbimdrummer 2 жыл бұрын

I never get tired of watching this video. Such a gent and great human.

@JasonMcNamara 2 жыл бұрын

And that's EXACTLY why when I was standing there with Alex I asked him if he would let me shoot a video of us wandering around the store together. It was all for people JUST LIKE YOU!!! Thanks for watching... multiple times it would seem 🤘🤩

@Mrbimdrummer 2 жыл бұрын

@@JasonMcNamara thanks Jason. Must have been an amazing experience. Feel blessed to have had the experience of watching it albeit remotely. Big love from Thailand.

@Sarconthewolf 2 жыл бұрын

@@JasonMcNamara Thank you. My first time seeing it. What a wonderful video.

@AlexColberg Жыл бұрын

Yeah, and Alex is a great guy too.

@hollymourant9268 Жыл бұрын

A good Canadian kid!

@davidwenke5768 4 жыл бұрын

Neil Peart, we will miss your music.RIP

@blueberrycobbler 4 жыл бұрын

David Wenke There is no need to leave RIP on every damn video..especially when this is about Alex. 🙄

@juanelorriaga2840 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah it seems that fans are looking for every vid that has someone one of a Rush in it and have to mention Neil passing ok ok it’s is sad he died I’m crushed but enough

@gtiman67 6 жыл бұрын

Alex Lifeson such a real genuine guy! Class act😌

@hendrix2763 5 жыл бұрын

Yes he is none of the rock God ego like so many others have. I guess he realizes how lucky he is to have the world's greatest job, guitar player.

@daverepole9283 5 жыл бұрын

Off course he is he is from British Columbia, Canada..

@michaelt3308 5 жыл бұрын

@@daverepole9283 Ontario... No?

@daverepole9283 5 жыл бұрын

@@michaelt3308 he was born in Fernie B.C. look it up

@winstonking5683 3 жыл бұрын

@@daverepole9283 He's from Willowdale Ontario .... Not BC

@Ed9870 9 жыл бұрын

For a musician of Mr. Lifeson's considerable talents, he has this enormous capacity to be a regular guy.

@JasonMcNamara 9 жыл бұрын

It's very refreshing isn't it? Cheers, Jason

@DarrenWellhoefer 9 жыл бұрын

Rush are 3 guys of pure class. Amazing musicians and even better to their fans. So good.

@JasonMcNamara 9 жыл бұрын

That couldn't be more true!!

@sblack48 5 жыл бұрын

Neil not so much. He'll tell you to get lost.

@shongo2k15 4 жыл бұрын

Neil is a very private man. I'm confident he won't tell someone to "get lost". I think he would politely excuse himself from the situation. There's nothing wrong with that.

@beeblebrux2112 3 жыл бұрын

And then there were 2... And now I've made myself sad again

@hulaGUNZ 3 жыл бұрын

@@shongo2k15 it would more likely have been "get a life". RIP Professor.

@Land-Shark 6 жыл бұрын

Alex & I had a couple of moments of interaction during a concert on the Time Machine Tour. It was my first (and only) Rush concert, so I bought a VIP ticket and was 3 rows from the stage, but was recovering from a broken back and, while the crowd around me was rocking out, I was standing still, in agony, with my arms wrapped around my midsection to take some pressure off of my spine. I was in front of stage left, in front of Alex's mic & foot pedals, and the next thing I know he's looking in my general direction trying to look past the lights into the crowd. He walks to the edge of the stage and leans forward, shading his eyes from the glare, and then makes his way across the stage and says something to Geddy, who then comes over to stage left in front of me while playing his heart out, then switches back positions with Alex. Alex immediately walks to the edge of the stage again and leans way out looking towards where I'm standing. He has a worried look on his face and points at me. I think he's pointing to someone else near me and look around, and then back at Alex who is now clearly pointing at ME. He sees he has my attention and tells me to put a fist up, which I do immediately. He goes back over to Geddy and says something, then comes right back in front of me, points at me again and stops playing long enough to motion with both his fists up in the air, telling me to put them both up, which I did, then he tells me "Let me hear you yell!", and he does a war cry then waits for me. I pump both fists in the air and let loose a proper war cry and he smiles big and gets back to playing as he goes back over to Geddy to say something else. I was blown away. Never thought that would ever happen. Alex is The Man! :) (i started playing bass guitar in 11th grade because of Rush & Geddy, and play to this day (35 years later), with Rush songs being my favorites to play along to)

@JasonMcNamara 6 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful story. I'm envious. Even though I got to hang with Alex, Rush never played in Australia, not even once and they haven't played here in Japan since '84/'85 and I was only 13 back then and never came to Japan until 2002 for the first time. On top of this day, Geddy purchased an original 1962 Jazz Bass from me, well he got his tech to contact me, but still he owns it and I sold it to him/them. All that and yet I've never seen them live and sadly now I never will. Talk about broken hearted. Still, your story was very cool. Thanks again & thanks for watching my video. Cheers!

@mehmeh9748 6 жыл бұрын

OregonOnTwoWheels Your story was longer than a Rush concert! :-) jk.. What an awesome experience! I would never get tired of recalling it.

@robertallard759 4 жыл бұрын

@@mehmeh9748 Granted... but I read it all... Lolll...

@mistertakeuchi984 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience. Retelling it for us makes me feel like I was able to relive it with you.

@FrankPCarpi Жыл бұрын

@Land-Shark That had to be a very priceless moment for you. I'm glad that you were able to enjoy your moment with Al and get your mind off of your agonizing back pain. I hope that you are mending and having a lot less pain. I am aquatinted with chronic back pain, and hydrocodone is my only way of getting through the days.

@JasonMcNamara 10 жыл бұрын

So you all know, the Gibson he signed sold today. And NO, we did not raise the price of the Guitar. It sold for exactly the same price it was advertised for before Alex signed it. The PRS Acoustic however is still here.... for now!!

@nightingalelaurence6092 10 жыл бұрын

Respect for that decision, you could have made a ton of money.

@JasonMcNamara 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you Laurence. That's very appreciated for you to say that. Greed is one of the things undoing this wonderful world we live in. Alex was very generous with his time. For us to up the price just because of Alex's kindness would be insulting and would be taking advantage of his warn & kind nature. I want no part of that.

@shrapnelface5978 10 жыл бұрын

That's so awesome that you got to meet Alex. A friend of mine repairs RV's (Mobile Holmes) and Rush brought in their RV to where he worked but unfortunately for him he was away on vacation. He would have been the guy to fix their RV as well. I think Rush would be the only band/celebrity that I would get star struck for. I did get to meet Donald Sutherland and was able to keep my cool, was awesome as well though.

@JasonMcNamara 10 жыл бұрын

Haha!! That's a cool story. Thanks Shrap. I tell you, another band who are equally as awesome to hang out with as Rush is Living Colour. They are a fanastic bunch of guys. And so are the guys from Extreme just for the record. One thing I can tell you is that all of the bands have their good and bad days. I almost feel sorry for people in the limelight of have legitimate talent because they are there to make their art and everybody wants a piece of them. I guess it's the price you gotta pay.

@fUP420babe 9 жыл бұрын

if you are a fan, how come you have never seen them live? they tour relentlessly, i have seen them three times and im not the hugest fan

@gregemerson7648 4 жыл бұрын

Hit the bullseye, Alex is such a kind and sincere man, I will never forget watching him sign my Hold Your Fire T shirt, he brought for me, the second day he did a favour for his friend, recorded our high school music band! I gave him maple syrup and spoke with him different times throughout. I was so young, asked him if he had ever met Pete Townshend, lol, and he said, "no, I have never met him", almost in a contemplative way, like it was a realization...one which would happen some years later at a huge award for Rush! The stories abound, props, great video!!

@JasonMcNamara 3 жыл бұрын

You can be forgiven Greg. It’s not so easy when one of your heroes is standing there directly in front of you. I’ve been lucky enough to spend time with quite a few of mine so I know how it is. Even from this time with Alex I am always thinking of things I wish I had of asked him that day. Such is life.

@gregemerson7648 3 жыл бұрын

@@JasonMcNamara I hear you loud and clear....Test for echo LOL:) I hope the circle of life brings him back your way to ask those questions, so keep them in mind!!

@bujfvjg7222 3 жыл бұрын

he has met Robert Plant, though! In Morocco I think!

@racefaceec90 9 жыл бұрын

i love alex lifeson. very humble but a monster guitarist :-) will always love rush :-)

@MrUndersolo 4 жыл бұрын

So proud to be a Hoser right now... 🇨🇦 Guy played “Spirit of the Radio” and he sounds like he could be my next door neighbour... Amazing...

@cvn6555 4 жыл бұрын

Blows me away that he looks like he'd be your insurance salesman or kids' soccer coach.

@dalekelly7639 4 жыл бұрын

Beauty

@khappy1286 4 жыл бұрын

Fyi. It is Spirit of Radio. No 'the' in it.

@JonesStreetMusic 4 жыл бұрын

What a trip that must've been, having Alex randomly show up in your store. I, too, have watched all the documentaries, and it's pretty clear that Alex is the real deal - a great guy with a great sense of humour. I hope his heart is healing after the recent loss of his his dear friend The Professor.

@JasonMcNamara 4 жыл бұрын

We as fans can only imagine what the band and Neil's family are going through. He is a great loss to us all.

@captpicard6894 4 жыл бұрын

Alex Lifeson and Brian May 2 of the nicest, most pleasant, charming and intelligent men in Rock music😁😁

@JasonMcNamara 4 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Now I just need to get the chance to meet Brian May as well and I'll be all set. I have to say, the day I went to 5150 and met with Eddie was really special too. He was an absolute pleasure to hang with. There is a really brief video from that experience on my channel as well if you are interested.

@traileater 4 жыл бұрын

@@JasonMcNamara Tony Iommi comes across as humble as well. One of my favorites.

@cradz4979 4 жыл бұрын

you can add David Gilmour to that as well

@juliuspolaris1665 4 жыл бұрын

And some of the best prog bands ever

@H4CK61 4 жыл бұрын

@@cradz4979 Gilmour is an asshole for real.

@KC-sj6oi 6 жыл бұрын

Alex is PURE Canadian! We are so proud of him along with the rest of Rush! We love you!

@ronleon62 10 жыл бұрын

This is what I've known about the Rush guys for forty years. They are regular guys, no pretense, no egos, they do not consider themselves royalty in the least and they love their fans. Great video.

@Knards 6 жыл бұрын

Lifeson on the Trailer Park Boys was priceless!

@0okamino 6 жыл бұрын

Can you believe they let a drunk male prostitute into the shop like that? Ricky would sort this situation right out.

@aschule5684 5 жыл бұрын

Lmao that episode was hilarious 😂

@LEAFYANKEE65 4 жыл бұрын

They kidnap him from room 2112Too funny. Bubbles was in a band called Sandbox

@jtoland2333 3 жыл бұрын

"Oh, he won't do anything stupid, Julian."

@dinkalicious 10 ай бұрын

What a gracious guy, very generous with his time. All 3 Rush guys (R.I.P. Neil) seem to be very grounded, humble, decent human beings.

@JasonMcNamara 5 ай бұрын

He was sooo generous with his time on that day. Crazy that it'll be 10 years this April.

@dmccombe7 4 жыл бұрын

Their whole life story has been laden with comments about how nice these guys really are. Even the Kiss guys said so when they toured together way back. That's why we all love Rush.

@JasonMcNamara 4 жыл бұрын

Spot on 👍

@italiadude1972 4 жыл бұрын

All three of them are fantastic guys.. my sister went to one of their shows and Geddy lowered his glasses so she could take a picture of him on stage it was amazing..there aren't too many great bands like this and now with Neil gone I don't think there will be others

@JerseyRepresenting 10 жыл бұрын

Greatest band in the world; this man is responsible for the soundtrack to the world I want to be in when I close my eyes for the past 33 years. You walked amongst greatness, by chance? Deer in headlights.

@JasonMcNamara 10 жыл бұрын

I was a little star struck Darin. After the mountains of famous musicains I've over the years I rarely get so swpet away by the experience, but meeting Alex was like reaching up and touching the heavens.

@powerdx7383 7 жыл бұрын

Alex, you are a legendary guitar player. He is so down to earth. I would love to meet the Rush members....

@Friscorockhead 11 ай бұрын

Alex, Geddy, and Neil (rip) are three of the best humans to ever make it in the music industry. They're humble, funny, generous, and unbelievably talented. I'm so fortunate to have been able to see them play live, and their music will live on forever.

@JasonMcNamara 5 ай бұрын

And we're all still listening to them all the time even all these years after they stopped being a band as we lot Neil. Rush forever!!

@cocinerosolar 9 жыл бұрын

He is opposite of Gene Simons:)

@Matasky2010 6 жыл бұрын

Rush actually toured with Kiss early in their career..Gene joked that while they were partying and surrounded by women after the shows, the Rush guys weren't really interested..the Rush guys said they were happy in their rooms reading books..I think it was from a Rush documentary on Amazon..

@formatcforcortex2465 6 жыл бұрын

ALEX=f(ZAPPA)

@markdp1983 5 жыл бұрын

Who's this Gene Simons fellow you speak of?

@djdoolittle1315 4 жыл бұрын

Gene is just poser And a super narcissistic twat 😂☝️

@jmromero6381 4 жыл бұрын

Lots of posts here just as dickish as the person they're bashing. Hmmm. Worse, because Gene is an entertainment legend. They are not.

@truthneverlies4922 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, I met him once in a radio shack in Richmond Hill , Ontario Canada and he was just like that such a decent person 👍

@binibequer 4 жыл бұрын

Alex looks like a very humble person. What a wonderful experience. And you were also very respectful all throughout his visit. You deserve some credit for not being intrusive and trying to keep his unexpected visit a pleasant experience for everybody- including him.

@JasonMcNamara 4 жыл бұрын

I totally LOVE and really appreciate you saying that. Thank you. Thankfully Alex wasn't the first big name I've met over the years. However it was really one of the most exciting and insanely unexpected. Best day to go to work... EVER!!! (not that I work there anymore🤣).

@jimmy9802-t8j 6 жыл бұрын

hes got some time to freak his fans out ! rush has the largest group of musician fans in the world. the ultimate trio.

@JasonMcNamara 6 жыл бұрын

I would have to say that is spot on. I'm also a big Iron Maiden fan and they have loyal legion of fans as well, but Rush fans go to another level again. It's because of moments like this that we feel the way we do about them. Thanks for watching Jimmy Jones. (On a side note, have a look at a kids cartoon called Kazoops. You'll get a good laugh out of which character shares your name and he LOVES music too).

@themasterrogerdelgado 7 жыл бұрын

Anyone like me yelling at the screen,"Play something dammit!"

@JasonMcNamara 7 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha!!! I felt that when he was in the store, but I didn't want to push it. When he had the acoustic in his hands I was hoping for a little Closer To The Heart or something at least. Oh well. We got 2 E chords instead.

@themasterrogerdelgado 7 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this short vid. Thanks for posting it.

@JasonMcNamara 7 жыл бұрын

Bret Williams Thanks for enjoying ;-)

@penguinpie5056 4 жыл бұрын

I was like "Play that Diane Sawyer song. I don't care, just fuckin play something. That's why you're here." Male prostitutes, man...

@mjlives5428 4 жыл бұрын

@@penguinpie5056 tom sawyer

@ryanking951 10 жыл бұрын

I have looked up to his playing and personality since 1975. God speed Mr. Lifeson! ThAnks foe sharing this..Your enthusiasm is shared'

@BarneyFife00 10 жыл бұрын

What a down to earth guy. No pretentious airs at all.

@46Laxis 6 жыл бұрын

Most underrated guitarist ever and he's one of my favourites.

@thomaskirby6706 3 жыл бұрын

In a word? WOW! Talk about a once in a lifetime event! And he is so down to earth. I didn’t think I could like Rush any more. The guitars he signed tripled in value. :)

@chrisgill261 7 жыл бұрын

Alex Lifeson, mega rock superstar, adored by millions, supremely talented master at his craft....seems like he would loan you the shirt off his back if you needed it, love it when these guys are down to earth.

@aliensporebomb 10 жыл бұрын

What a cool guy and how generous of his time. And it sounds like he was there for Cherry Blossom time and to meet friends so not on tour or anything, just visiting!

@JasonMcNamara 10 жыл бұрын

That is 100% correct. No tour for this trip. Just a chill out visit. It really was just lucky coincidence for me that he stopped by our store.

@koizumi19691 10 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the Sakura season with your band members.Please come to Japan tour again.

@coastalpaladin5024 4 жыл бұрын

I know Neil is now gone, but Rush will always live in our hearts and soul. Thanks for being amazing Alex!!!

@oldskool4572 7 жыл бұрын

What a lovely man Alex Lifeson is. A real gent and funny as hell. Not to mention a guitar God!

@robwhite2457 7 жыл бұрын

Man, those three guys in RUSH, just humble, down to earth awesome fucking people.

@JasonMcNamara 7 жыл бұрын

That is true, but at least he's open & up front about it. He doesn't try to pretend he's any other way. I give him massive props for that.

@robwhite2457 7 жыл бұрын

Jerry C if you have seen Peart interviews, where he's comfortable and engaged, he's quite personable.

@JasonMcNamara 7 жыл бұрын

While I'm not that way myself, I totally get it and I think that if Neil feels that way it's 100% his right to be that way. I'd love to meet him too one day, BUT, it's not within his comfort zone so unless I was introduced to him I wouldn't go out of my way to force him to meet me. Well that's me anyway.

@sarahjames3361 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a more classy and generous famous person than Alex Lifeson? I wish more "celebrity" musicians would learn from a man like him.

@5150hep 8 жыл бұрын

So cool and down to earth. It's like he's your next door neighbor.

@interstellardriftambientgu5834 6 жыл бұрын

One of my biggest guitar heroes: Alex Lifeson. He’s a model Canadian, courteous!

@kellyleavitt7738 4 жыл бұрын

I loved what Alex's wife Charlene said in the background. Something like, "I keep hoping those guitars sell; Move all this stuff out of the house!" That's hilarious and quite common.

@bengreen6980 4 жыл бұрын

Two nice guys spending some quality time there, thank you for sharing it.

@FreddysFrets 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason. What an awesome experience for you my friend! Yes, I will agree with you that Alex is one of the coolest, friendliest and down to earth rock stars you will ever meet. Not to mention I think he is one of the greatest guitar players ever!

@JasonMcNamara 8 жыл бұрын

+FreddysFrets: Thank you. It was a very humbling experience to meet Alex. If you hit LIKE on my store facebook page you can see that I had a visit from Geddy a couple of weeks ago that VERY unluckily for me happened to be on my day off. facebook.com/IshibashiMusicJapan Cheers, Jason

@BayareaJay 8 жыл бұрын

I would have passed out! Rush is the best band ever and they are such great guys..

6 жыл бұрын

What a great guy! And one of the best guitar players in the universe.

@JasonMcNamara 6 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. Thanks for watching.

@BenJammin77 5 жыл бұрын

I was inspired by Alex Lifeson, and Rush to learn how to play the guitar. This was way back in the late seventies, during the Farewell to Kings tour after hearing Xanadu.

@azooper 10 жыл бұрын

I too have watched all of the documentaries and you tube video's. Alex is so down to earth, he never acts like he is above anyone. He is also the funniest band member alive. My hats off to you Alex. Thank you for sharing this video.

@shortfacebear6397 8 жыл бұрын

What an incredible treat that must have been!! Thank you for posting it.

@JasonMcNamara 8 жыл бұрын

+shortfacebear 63 : It most certainly was. Thanks for watching.

@brianshaffneraclc 8 жыл бұрын

So much of the appealing color and character of Rush's music comes from his playing. I don't know if I'd call him "underrated", anymore, because I think most people who know anything about rock guitar recognize his brilliance and influence. This is such a great video! Your store looks beautiful -- open one here in Texas, hey?

@JasonMcNamara 8 жыл бұрын

+Brian Shaffner : Haha!!! In Texas? Interesting idea. Anyway, thanks for enjoying the video Brian. If you ever get to Tokyo come say hello. The store is even more impressive in real life than it is on this video. You'd have to see it with your own eyes to really get that. Cheers, Jason

@martyreking1048 9 жыл бұрын

Alex seems like a very genuine humble great guy...awsome video thank you for posting.

@exercisemyrights 6 жыл бұрын

in case alex sees this. you..and your mates are a credit to humanity.thank you for YEARS of musical journeys.glad to see you enjoying life.take care of yourself.the world loves you.

@JasonMcNamara 5 жыл бұрын

I hope he would see that because it's completely true.

@billpeirce7 4 жыл бұрын

Musicians like Alex are how rock music will live on. All it takes is a big time musician like Alex to spend a little time with people who are influenced by the moment and decide to listen to some Rush and maybe even pick up a guitar and learn to pay it. This is especially true for young kids. My kids were fortunate enough to meet Brian Johnson (AC/DC) about 9 years ago. They were just 3 and 4. But I played AC/DC to them so they’d know who they met. My daughter started to sing “dirty jeeps, done dirt cheap” over and over. My son, now 13, plays guitar every day and knows all the major AC/DC songs. Of course he knows many Rush tunes too.... but Alex’s guitar skills are much harder to learn than Angus’. My daughter learned to play the guitar, piano, and flute. Music is wonderful. Rock will never die! Thanks Alex!

@TBoneBoomBoom 4 жыл бұрын

RIP, Professor...

@jsilence418 6 жыл бұрын

Great player, class act, thanks for the post .

@JasonMcNamara 6 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

@boblabla13 4 жыл бұрын

WOW, just WOW. Huge rush fan, grew up listening to them, a fellow Canadian and am so humbled with the amazing real life experience video. Thank you for sharing

@kevinstruke1031 2 жыл бұрын

All three of them have always made me proud to be Canadian. Amazing talent and just plain great people. Rest in peace Professor.

@mvm3897 9 жыл бұрын

Very cool and what a great person he is.

@scottconger1266 4 жыл бұрын

Rush rocks, and thats one awsome guitar shop.

@chadlomax111 Жыл бұрын

He comes across as so humble, kind and funny on everything I've seen him on.

@ayoung2112 10 жыл бұрын

I never met Alex up and close. Just Geddy. My favorite Band. Seen every tour since "Hold Your Fire". Thank you for posting video.

@JasonMcNamara 10 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. I knew fellow Rush fans would get a kick out of this. Thank you.

@extradutyfelt1 9 жыл бұрын

to meet Alex in person would be something special..

@JasonMcNamara 9 жыл бұрын

***** It truly was, believe me ;-)

@extradutyfelt1 9 жыл бұрын

Ishibashi Music English KZfaq Channel of course I believe you!

@Savagevii 10 жыл бұрын

It's nice to see that, as you pointed out, he really is as genuine and outgoing as he seems in all the various videos we get to see. His enthusiasm is certainly infectious.

@JasonMcNamara 10 жыл бұрын

And to add to that, Alex has a a lot of warmth as well. I was truly blessed beyond belief to have had that moment with him. Good to know you enjoyed the video. Thanks, Jason.

@ArtisanSmithy61 4 жыл бұрын

I've been a HUGE Rush fan since the late 70's...but am particularly fond of Alex. Not just an awesome and creative Guitarist, but also a wonderful Human Being...and VERY funny, too! :)

@JasonMcNamara 4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. He's fantastic.

@Jelsick 9 жыл бұрын

I would have soiled myself if Alex strolled into my store. You handled it with the grace of, well, an inlayed bird on a PRS guitar neck! The friendliness of Mr. Lifeson is one of the reasons I have been a fan of Rush for over 30 years. Long live Rush....

@MattKittredge2112 10 жыл бұрын

This video is amazing! As a guitar player for the last 15 years, and a HUGE Rush fan myself, this is alot of fun to watch.

@JasonMcNamara 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Matt. Alex couldn't have been a nicer guy if he tried. It was a buzz and a half. I happy to know you appreciated the viewing.

@MattKittredge2112 10 жыл бұрын

Iv'e talked to people who have personally met Alex (and Geddy), and they all have said the same...that they are the most down-to-earth and humble musicians on the planet. This video only further solidifies that fact :)

@jamescook2839 4 жыл бұрын

Wow man! That's awesome. Alex is so nice! Really liked how the fellow making the video was so cool about meeting him. Really nice guitars by the way. 🇨🇦🤪👍

@JasonMcNamara 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you James. I am said fellow in the video. I've been lucky enough to have moment with Steve Vai, Eddie Van Halen and many others over the years. Meeting Alex though, that was on a whole other level.

@ericnickel3280 7 жыл бұрын

Alex is definitely on my top 5 people I'd like to meet. As said in the video, he always seems like a very cool guy.

@JasonMcNamara 7 жыл бұрын

I hope the Gods of rock & roll smile upon you and grant you that wish as they did to me 😁 Cheers, Jason

@totalrobot 4 жыл бұрын

I like Lifeson more and more with every video I watch. Great dude.

@osirissalgado6689 9 жыл бұрын

He seems like such a cool dude.One of the greatest rock bands ever and one of the greatest guitarists.That guitar store looks absolutely outrageous but in a very good way.I'm tempted to purchase his acoustic but here In America I'm sure it goes for at least 3 grand.Great video.

@JasonMcNamara 9 жыл бұрын

Osiris Salgado : It's interesting you should say that. I've just looked it up and here's the results. Keep in mind I'm doing this very light heartedly with zero rudeness or bad intentions. Here is the link to the Guitar in our store... store.ishibashi.co.jp/ec/pro/disp/1/05-331328100 At our current price of 1,280,000JPY, if you (or anyone) were traveling to Japan and purchased this in-store we could sell it duty free and it would then become 1,185,185JPY. According to an online currency converter I just checked, today (May 26th 2015) it would be $9,738USD. That's only $739 above Sweetwater's price. Considering ours is featured in this video, was touched by Alex and he signed the case & COA I'd say we're doing ok. And just for the record, we have never raised the price at all since he visited.

@osirissalgado6689 9 жыл бұрын

Cool.Thanks.Great guitar but not in my budget I appreciate you showing the price.Thnks for the info.

@franksmith7419 4 жыл бұрын

I saw Rush years back in NY and during the show I got up to get a beer. Saw acute lady at the stand and we chatted for a bit, went back to my seat and my buddies said wasn't that great, I said what, WHAT???? Tom Sawyer, I missed those whole thing, memories.

@JasonMcNamara 4 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!! 🤣 Classic story. I was really hoping it was going to end with "We're not married with 2 kids", but it was still a great story none the less. Cheers! Oh, and if you want to check out my all new LIVE shows with quality production and amazing guests, here you go: kzfaq.info/sun/PL059MdO_NBza_O22dwb0GscuzaQ57HAYK

@Edward-ko9pn 4 жыл бұрын

He has such a warm personality.

@fever_spike Жыл бұрын

Congrats on having gotten to meet Alex-what a tremendous blessing! 🙏🏻♥️

@JasonMcNamara 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. It was a day like no other.

@lastdaysguitar 8 жыл бұрын

I love that he's still a gear nerd!

@trenthogan4212 8 жыл бұрын

What an awesome guy. A++

@PilferMusic 7 жыл бұрын

Genuine Canadian gentleman. I've been lucky enough to see RUSH a couple of times... April 6, 1978 Farewell to Kings, & January 17, 1980 Permanent Waves

@JasonMcNamara 7 жыл бұрын

Even though I was lucky enough to get to hang with Alex, I'm still jealous!!!! Cheers, Jason

@slimefudge 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching this video as it's a glimpse into a day of the musician and a day of the peer. You showed a lot of respect and kindness in your manner of communication with Alex and likewise he returned. This whole video is so wholesome it's making me happy :D

@JasonMcNamara 4 жыл бұрын

SlimeFudge thank you kind sir. To this day (5 and a half years later) I can still remember the exact moment that I first met Alex a few minutes before we started filming. It’s kind of the best part of the whole story. It’s just hard to tell in text format. Thanks again.

@MrSoillam 9 жыл бұрын

Well done Jason and THANK YOU Alex for 40 years of AMAZING music...

@JasonMcNamara 9 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome +MrSoillam . I too am very grateful to Alex Geddy & Neil (the new guy) for all the years they've given to us. Cheers, Jason

@jonburrows2883 4 жыл бұрын

I've never seen a band as big as Rush who seem so nice and down to earth. I'm not a big fan of theirs but they make me want to like them!

@adampastor3416 9 жыл бұрын

What a great guy, class act. What a beautiful acoustic as well.

@cweefy 5 жыл бұрын

all three guys in rush seem like beautiful people. and grateful for their fans and their success .

@mentallarry 8 жыл бұрын

We love our Alex so much! Always representin'. Born in Fernie BC! Jason must be a huge guy, Alex is at least 6'2" and Jason towers over him.

@JasonMcNamara 8 жыл бұрын

+Larry Mentle : I'm only 6'3". Maybe it was the camera angle. That beautiful Acoustic sold as well recently. Such a joy meeting Alex. Cheers, Jason

@mentallarry 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason, if I'm ever in Tokyo, I'll stop by the store!

@timgeary1908 8 жыл бұрын

+Ishibashi Music English KZfaq Channel "I'm only 6'3" ". Speaking as someone who is only 5'8", I wish I could say that.

@JasonMcNamara 8 жыл бұрын

tgear77 HAHAHA!!!! I'm not laughing at your height, just your funny comment.

@stockjonebills 9 жыл бұрын

NIcest guys in rock.. I love Rush.

@lilfett1783 7 жыл бұрын

The Rush trio always have an aura around them, I love them

@foleys17 6 жыл бұрын

This is why Rush is one of my favorite bands of all time. Incredible music and down to earth, genuine people.

@BKDocHoliday 8 жыл бұрын

Alex really does seem like one of the most genuine rock stars out there. I've seen them play 3 times now.

@urban2153 4 жыл бұрын

Never saw them live? Shame. Truly an amazing experience and one of the best ever.

@JasonMcNamara 4 жыл бұрын

Believe me, it still breaks my heart to this day, but I got to hang with Alex and Geddy purchased an original 1962 Jazz Bass (albeit through his tech) from me so I can't complain.

@prickyX 4 жыл бұрын

@@JasonMcNamara if you get a chance, look up Rick Beato on KZfaq, he is a musician/producer based in Atlanta USA. He does a series called What makes this song great, he breaks down the songs showing how they are put together and produced. He is also a huge Rush fan and has featured a few of their songs, Limelight and Closer to the Heart. Greetings from Toronto Canada! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/arZdrLiA0bWnZYE.html

@hashchief664 4 жыл бұрын

I visited this store in my visit to Tokyo in Nov 2018. Goddamn this brings back memories. But just imagine bumping into a great like Alex Lifeson in there...Holy Shit!

@jefffelderman2409 5 жыл бұрын

Great to see all the kind comments about Alex. I always could tell that he, along with the other band members, are classy gentlemen who happen to be amazing musicians. They have that combination of great talent, hard work and humbleness. What more could you ask for?

@JasonMcNamara 9 жыл бұрын

JJLipton : For some reason there was not a reply option on your question. I didn't get a job on this channel. I "started" this channel. That's because I live in Tokyo & I work here at Ishibashi Music in Japan.

@TheStuport 9 жыл бұрын

Ishibashi Music English KZfaq Channel Allo Allo Jason....I have come back periodically to watch this video and I STILL get goosebumps to be sure! What an unbelievable feeling to look up and POW...one Alex "Lerxst" Lifeson walks in as if he's come into your kitchen to see what's in your Refrigerator!! I, like many RUSH FANS are trying to come to terms that The RUSH BUS will not be on the road anymore...but I have loved my seat and have so enjoyed my ride through the years...I got RUSHED back in April 1975 so I lift my Shot glass of Geritol and Salute RUSH...THE FANS...and PEOPLE like you Jason who think of us too and share your wonderful moments with your RUSH Family!! Cheers !!

@JasonMcNamara 9 жыл бұрын

*****: WOW!!!! Of all the messages I have received about this video, this is one of my absolute favorites. Thank you very much. You're last line is particularly wonderful. Thank you. I think that's what it's all about. Plus I'd much rather make little insights like this than post cat videos. Hahaha!!!! Cheers from Tokyo, Jason ;-)

@scrowley911 8 жыл бұрын

Alex is a stand up guy and represents the good will of musicians all over the world.

@timgeary1908 8 жыл бұрын

+Ishibashi Music English KZfaq Channel Pardon my ignorance, but what does "Ishibashi" translate to in English?

@JasonMcNamara 8 жыл бұрын

Well in this case it's a family name much like Smith, Jones etc. A literal translation would be Stone Bridge.

@1960taylor 9 жыл бұрын

Canadians are class acts

@Knightswhosaynee 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying that please tell Mr Trump that for us ,stay classy yourself

@moephor3978 6 жыл бұрын

Beiber isnt

@Knightswhosaynee 6 жыл бұрын

@@moephor3978 thats true that boy has spent very little time in Canada at this point he needs to spend two straight years in the Rockies to to come around to decent

@erickennedy7412 4 жыл бұрын

Mmm, not all of them. People are people.

@jmromero6381 4 жыл бұрын

@@Knightswhosaynee You concern yourself with your politicians. Trump isn't bothering you, pinkish.

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for uploading and sharing the experience. I particularly enjoy the last segment confirming that Big Al is not only the greatest guitarplayer (well at least for me) :-) but also as stated many times a great human being. Kudos!

@JasonMcNamara 10 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Thomas. And he truly is.

@jackmehoff2312 6 жыл бұрын

This was such a fantastic video to watch. The openness of Lerxt and the way you let him be himself in the video without being some fawning super fan. Well done my friend, loved every second of it! Now that my favourite band is no more, stuff like this never ceases to bring a tear to my eye and make me all emotional for all the good times I experienced over the decades as a RUSH fan. Thanks for the great video...

@JasonMcNamara 6 жыл бұрын

You are a gentleman Jack. Thank you very much for the kind words. It was a blast to hang with him and completely unexpected too. It's not everyday Alex Lifeson wonders into your work place. I don't work there anymore, but I can tell you that was the best day to go to work... EVER!!!! Cheers from Tokyo, Jason

@jemsar2 4 жыл бұрын

He seemed like a very cool guy!

@joaquinodriozola4963 9 жыл бұрын

he's such a warm nice down to earth guy! such an inspiration!

@siriusrushfan8479 10 жыл бұрын

Just saw the video. Very happy you got to see Alex. As a Rush fan since the mid 70's, these 3 guys forever changed my life when I first heard their music, and I'm sooo happy they are still around playing. Hope you get to see them in 2015! Rock on!

@JasonMcNamara 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Sirius. Believe me, so do I ;-)