Watch Rush’s Alex Lifeson play a Christmas-themed Black Sabbath cover with Barenaked Ladies
Rush’s legendary guitarist Alex Lifeson recently delighted fans by teaming up with Barenaked Ladies and Broken Social Scene for a holiday-themed performance at the 20th annual Andy Kim Christmas Show in Toronto. Held at Massey Hall on December 4, 2024, this festive concert featured a standout moment when Lifeson joined Barenaked Ladies to perform a medley of Christmas classics, including *”Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,”* *”Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer,”* and *”Deck the Halls,”* all arranged in the style of Black Sabbath’s *“War Pigs.”* The medley also included a nod to Rush with a line from *“2112.”* Later, Lifeson participated in a lively rendition of *”Feliz Navidad”* [oai_citation:6,Alex Lifeson Joins Forces with Barenaked Ladies for Andy K Christmas │ Exclaim!](https://exclaim.ca/music/article/alex-lifeson-broken-social-scene-barenaked-ladies-join-forces-for-christmassy-war-pigs) [oai_citation:5,Rush’s Alex Lifeson Joins Barenaked Ladies & Broken Social Scene At Andy Kim Christmas Show](https://www.jambase.com/article/rush-alex-lifeson-barenaked-ladies-broken-social-scene-andy-kim-christmas-show).
The event, which raises funds for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s Gifts of Light program, has long been a holiday tradition. In addition to Lifeson’s performance, the show included appearances by Canadian artists such as Billy Talent, Men Without Hats, and Roch Voisine. Lifeson also collaborated with Broken Social Scene on tracks like *“Anthems for a Seventeen Year-Old Girl”* and a rendition of Andy Kim’s *“Sister Ok.”* These unique collaborations showcased Lifeson’s versatility and his ongoing commitment to music and philanthropy [oai_citation:4,Alex Lifeson Joins Forces with Barenaked Ladies for Andy K Christmas │ Exclaim!](https://exclaim.ca/music/article/alex-lifeson-broken-social-scene-barenaked-ladies-join-forces-for-christmassy-war-pigs) [oai_citation:3,Classic Rock | Louder](https://www.loudersound.com/classic-rock).
This creative blend of rock and holiday spirit further demonstrates Lifeson’s enduring influence in the music world, connecting fans of classic rock and festive fun alike. For more, check out recordings shared by attendees on platforms like YouTube [oai_citation:2,Rush’s Alex Lifeson Joins Barenaked Ladies & Broken Social Scene At Andy Kim Christmas Show](https://www.jambase.com/article/rush-alex-lifeson-barenaked-ladies-broken-social-scene-andy-kim-christmas-show) [oai_citation:1,Classic Rock | Louder](https://www.loudersound.com/classic-rock).
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