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New Premier Guitar interview with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson

Tue, Oct 9, 2012@9:36AM | comments removed/disabled

A new interview with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson appears in the November, 2012 issue of Premier Guitar magazine. The interview has been posted to the magazine's website and can be read at this location. Alex and Geddy discuss the Clockwork Angels album with particular focus on the songwriting and guitar parts. They also touch on the band's longevity and reflect on how long they'll be able to keep at it. Here's what Alex had to say on the subject:

... eventually, one day, we're not going to be able to do it anymore. That's a reality, and I don't think we should get too caught up in it. When it happens it happens, and that's it. We've had a great run, we've left a great legacy that we're proud of, and who knows what'll come after that? I mean, I think my fingers will still work for a little while longer [laughs]. I like to do stuff at home, to work with other people and continue to be musical, but there are other things in life, too-especially when you've dedicated so much of your life to touring. There's no doubt that we absolutely love what we do, and we know that we're very, very fortunate to have been able to do this. But eventually it does come to an end. I don't want to be 70 years old jumping around onstage. Maybe if we're still making great music, sure. But I kind of doubt it by that point. Most 70-year-old rock musicians I see now are not really that enjoyable to watch.

The interview was conducted just prior to the tour kick-off this summer so there's no mention of the tour itself or the band's Rock Hall nomination. You can read the entire interview at this location. Thanks to RushFanForever for the heads up.

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