Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Remember Taylor Hawkins: ‘A True Artist to His Very Core’

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson remembered Taylor Hawkins in a pair of poignant social media posts Saturday, hours after the Foo Fighters drummer’s death at the age of 50.

Hawkins and Dave Grohl together delivered the induction speech when the prog-rock legends were welcomed into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013, and the Foo Fighters duo then performed “2112” alongside Rush during the Rock Hall ceremony.

“We are so very shocked and saddened to hear the devastating news of the sudden passing of our musical brother Taylor Hawkins,” Lee and Lifeson wrote Saturday.

“He was such an incredibly positive source of music, energy and love, and a true artist to his very core…there are simply no words to adequately express just how much he will be missed by all – including Alex, myself and the entire Rush family. Our hearts, love and sympathy go out to Taylor’s family as well the Grohls, and the extended Foos family…”

In a separate post on his personal Instagram account, Lee wrote about the time he joined the Foo Fighters onstage during a concert in Rush’s hometown in Toronto. - Rollingstone.com, March 27, 2022

Geddy Lee guest appearing on CBC's Murdoch Mysteries Monday, March 21

Yesterday CBC's Murdoch Mysteries announced that Geddy Lee will be appearing on next week's episode, on Monday, March 21st, on CBC and CBC Gem.  Their Twitter feed included a teaser video which includes a short clip of Geddy in a speaking role. 

Alex Lifeson auctioning off over 60 vintage guitars and other memoribiliia May 20-22

Alex Lifeson is auctioning off "over 60 vintage guitars and other career memorabilia", including his white Gibson ES-355TD, his Hentor Sportscaster, and more, with Julian's Auctions May 20th, 21st and 22nd, live from New York City's Hard Rock Cafe and online at JuliensAuctions.com.  

"Part of our “Music Icons” auction happening on May 20th, 21st and 22nd, “Property From The Archives of Alex Lifeson” will feature over 60 vintage guitars and other career memorabilia from the personal collection Alex Lifeson, the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist and co-founder of Rush. One of the greatest rock groups of all time, selling more than 40 million records worldwide during the band’s four-decade history" 

Visit Julian's Auctions for details.

The world premiere of the official music video for “YYZ”

Check out the world premiere of the official music video for “YYZ” from Moving Pictures created by Fantoons, and be sure to stay tuned through the very end! 

 

Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson has a new band. Meet their talented singer - AI.com

Today Alex Lifeson's new band Envy of None launched their new single, "Look Inside" which you can view below.  In addition, AI.com published a fantastic new interview with singer Maiah Wynne which you can check out here.