Induction Year

2023

Pillar of Achievement

Arts & Entertainment

Year Formed

1977

Group Formed In

Vancouver, British Columbia

Prism was formed in 1977 by producer Bruce Fairbairn, songwriter Jim Vallance, guitarist Lindsay Mitchell and singer Ron Tabak. The founders very quickly recruited John Hall (keyboards) and Rocket Norton (drums).

Al Harlow (bass) joined in 1978.

The Prism that everyone heard, saw, and knew was:

  • Ron Tabak – vocals
  • Lindsay Mitchell – guitar and vocals
  • John Hall – keyboards and vocals
  • Al Harlow – bass, guitar, slide guitar and vocals
  • Rocket Norton – drums

On the strength of 8 albums and 21 singles including Spaceship Superstar, Armageddon, Night to Remember and Armageddon, Prism’s live concerts sold out at most of the country’s arenas. The band held attendance records at many venues.

Prism won Group of the Year at the Juno Awards in 1981.

Memorable Moments

  • Canada’s Rock of Fame – Highlight Reel

    2024
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  • PRISM Induction – Canada’s Rock of Fame

    2024
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  • Charlie Edward Performs Spaceship Superstar by PRISM – Canada’s Rock of Fame

    2024
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  • PRISM Intro by Christopher Ward – Canada’s Rock of Fame

    2024
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