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Max Webster

Induction Year

2023

Pillar of Achievement

Arts & Entertainment

Year Formed

1972

Group Formed In

Toronto, Ontario

Canadian rock band Max Webster was formed in Toronto in 1972. With frontman Kim Mitchell at the helm, the band released seven albums from 1976-1981 — six of which received Gold status certification and one Platinum certification in Canada. Max Webster cranked out a string of Canadian hits that include Hangover, High Class in Borrowed Shoes, Diamonds, Diamonds, Let Go The Line, A Million Vacations and Paradise Skies. From the mid-1970s to the early ‘80s, the band toured heavily, playing up to 250 dates a year and opening for rock music heavyweights such as Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Blondie, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Peter Gabriel, Genesis, The Guess Who, Kansas, Ted Nugent, Rainbow, Rush, REO Speedwagon and Styx.

Members

Kim Mitchell

guitar, vocals (1972–1981, 1990, 1995–1996, 2007)

Terry Watkinson

keyboards, synthesizer, vocals (1974–1980, 1980–1981, 1990, 1995–1996, 2007)

Mike Tilka

bass, synthesizer, vocals (1972–1977, 1990, 2007)

Gary McCracken

drums, percussion, vocals (1976–1981, 1990, 1995–1996, 2007)

Dave Myles

bass, bass pedals, vocals (1977–1980)

Paul Kersey

drums, percussion (1973–1976)

Memorable Moments

  • Canada’s Rock of Fame – Highlight Reel

    2024
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  • Max Webster Induction – Canada’s Rock of Fame

    2024
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  • Battle Scar (Max Webster) Performed by Gordie Johnson and Charlie Edward – Canada’s Rock of Fame

    2024
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  • Max Webster Intro by Alan Cross – Canada’s Rock of Fame

    2024
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