Alex Lifeson of Rush has been named the Greatest Canadian Guitarist by CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation), which has deemed November Guitar Month. They assembled a panel of CBC producers and hosts, compiled all of the nominations and ranked the guitarists accordingly. Rounding out the Top 10 are:

2) Jeff Healey

3) Robbie Robertson

4) Bruce Cockburn (prn: Co-burn)

5) Neil Young

6) Rik Emmett (Triumph)

7) Joni Mitchell

8) Lenny Breau (jazz guitarist who taught Randy Bachman)

9) Randy Bachman

10) Luke Doucet