He recently attended a golf fundraiser for the St Jude Children's Research Hospital, organised by artist Scott Medlock and The Doors' guitarist Robby Krieger in California.

Lifeson tells Lucas H. Gordon: "It's always good to be able to give back something. We do a lot of charity things because you have time to do it - it makes a really big difference. To be connected with St Jude and this particular event for the first time is a real treat. I hope to be back many times."