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.
