Alexander Zivojinovich OC B. August 27 1953 Fernie British Columbia Better Known By His Stage Name Alex Lifeson Is A Canadian Musician Best Known As The Guitarist Of Rush. "Zivojinovich" In Serbian Means "Son Of Life" Therefore Becoming "Lifeson".
The Son Of Serbian Immigrants Nenad & Melka Zivojinovich Lifeson Was Raised In Toronto Ontario. Lifeson Plays Guitar Plays The Occasional Bass Pedals And Composes For The Rock Group Rush. Lifeson's Solo Album Victor Was Released In 1996.
Outside Of Music He Owns And Operates A Small Consumer-Products Design Engineering And Manufacturing Firm The Omega Concern As A Gourmet Chef Is Part Owner Of The Toronto Restaurant The Orbit Room And Is A Licensed Aircraft Pilot And Motorcycle Operator.
Along With His Colleagues Geddy Lee And Neil Peart Lifeson Was Made An Officer Of The Order Of Canada On May 9 1996. The Trio Were The First Rock Musicians So Honoured.
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