Last week, MusicRadar kicked off a new podcast series, In conversation, with famed Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith welcoming his first guest, legendary Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson. Check out part one.

The full, unabridged, uncensored version of the story – double what was in the hometown printed paper. Rush: An Oral History – in their own words. All 3 band members, family, managers, agents, crew, producers, fans speak! To get your copy on iTunes go to iTunes.com/stardispatches now.

With the Canadian trio’s 2013 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson hope that Yes and King Crimson won’t be far behind. Read the full USA Today article.

Leading into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, The ArcLight Cinema in Los Angeles will be doing a special screening of RUSH: BEYOND THE LIGHTED STAGE followed by a Q&A session with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of RUSH hosted by the inimitable Jim Ladd. This is happening Tuesday, April 16th at 7pm and you can buy your tickets here https://www.arclightcinemas.com/movie/rush-beyond-the-lighted-stage

Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson take trip down rock n roll memory lane talking Zeppelin, Lennon and… Rodney Dangerfield in the halls of Rolling Stone headquarters. “Like Dangerfield, Rush didn’t get nearly enough respect at the time”, said RS.

Geddy and Alex on the first episode of “On The Air With…” Eddie Trunk. Watch it here: http://eddietrunk.com/media/eddie-tv/

An excerpt from the April 2013 issue of Guitar World magazine where Alex talks all things Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and 2112. Read the full story in the April issue of Guitar World Magazine.

After working with engineers at Mojotone, guitarist Alex Lifeson is putting his name on an exact replica of the custom amplifier used in his guitar rig. Dubbed the Lerxst Omega, the amplifier was created by Mojotone based on a vintage Marshall amp Lifeson used in the studio while recording the band’s latest album, “Clockwork Angels.” With select modifications made to the circuitry and an overwhelming attention to aesthetic detail, this 25/50 watt amp is a marvel in the world of modern sound amplification. And for a guitarist like Alex, who has one of the most distinctive and recognizable tones in rock music, the Lerxst has to live up to a …

Today at 3:30pm Eastern Time, Geddy and Alex will be doing a LIVE Spreecast video chat with The Wall Street Journal and fans. Here is a link to the event: http://www.spreecast.com/events/rush–2.. Fans: Sign in to Spreecast via Facebook/Twitter/email to ask questions, or as a guest to view. Fans can watch, comment in the chat box, submit questions or you can even request to come on screen and ask Rush your questions live.

Live at 11pm ET with Eddie Trunk and special guest Mike Portnoy as guest co-host. Info and links here: http://eddietrunk.com/index.cfm/pk/view/cd/NAA/cdid/439593/pid/401816