THE GUITARIST ALEX LIFESON SAID IS IN A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT CATEGORY

Alex Lifeson, legendary Rush guitarist, has always shown enormous respect for musicians who helped redefine the instrument. Among them all, there is one name that he believes is in a category of its own. That musician is Jimi Hendrix. According to Lifeson, Hendrix not only revolutionized the electric guitar, but completely changed the way artists saw the instrument's possibilities. The Rush member highlighted that, before Hendrix, many guitarists followed relatively predictable patterns. After its arrival, it became evident that the guitar could be used as a tool for practically unlimited sound experimentation. Lifeson stated that Hendrix was "in his own league", an expression used to indicate someone so extraordinary that he cannot be directly compared to others. The musician's influence continues to be seen in practically all rock styles that emerged after the end of the 1960s. Even decades after his death, Hendrix remains an obligatory reference for professional and amateur guitarists around the world.