Alex Lifeson is a Canadian guitarist. He was a member of the Canadian rock band Rush, with whom he released the band's self-titled debut album in 1973 after signing a recording contract with Mercury Records. Lifeson later released the solo album Victor. He has appeared in the documentaries Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage, Rush: Time Stand Still, and the film The Breach. Lifeson is also known for the popular song Closer To the Heart which he released with Geddy Lee.