Kim Mitchell

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Kim Mitchell

Kim on the cover of Max Webster's Universal Juveniles
Born July 10, 1952
in Sarnia, Ontario
Genre(s) Rock
Affiliation(s) Max Webster
Years active 1975 - present
Official site Official website

Joseph Kim Mitchell (born July 10, 1952 in Sarnia, Ontario) is a Canadian guitarist. He was the lead singer and guitarist for the band Max Webster before going on to lead a solo career. He is also a radio show host for CILQ-FM (Q107).

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[edit] History

During the 1970s, while still in his teens, Mitchell began playing with local bands in Sarnia. After going through a few name changes with essentially the same band, Mitchell and "Zooom" headed for Toronto, Ontario. Zooom eventually dissolved, with Mitchell travelling to the Greek islands.

On his return to Canada, he formed the band Max Webster with fellow Sarnia native, Pye Dubois. Max Webster toured extensively and built a string of hits. Mitchell's solo career began after his departure from Max Webster, with session work and a succession of solo albums.

In early 1985, the song "Go For Soda" from the Akimbo Alogo album became an international hit and remains his best known song outside of his native Canada. The song was also featured in the opening scene of the 1985 Miami Vice episode Buddies.

In 2004, Mitchell entered the radio broadcasting industry, becoming afternoon drive time host on Toronto classic rock radio station Q107.

As of 2006, Mitchell, still does the afternoon drive time on Q107, and is working on a new double CD now set for a Summer 2007 release.

In December of 2005, Mitchell had proposed to the Q107 listeners that they write a Christmas song together. The resulting song is entitled "A Christmas Smile". At the end of the song, Mitchell advises his fans not to drink and drive, but to "go for a soda" instead.


[edit] Trivia

  • In 1992, Mitchell made a cameo appearance (as himself) on the third season finale of the popular Canadian sketch program The Kids in the Hall.
  • In 2006, Mitchell made a guest appearance (in the form of a guitar solo) on the song "Wind It Up" from the Barenaked Ladies' album Barenaked Ladies Are Me.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Juno Awards

Mitchell has been awarded several Juno Awards for his work:

  • 1983 - Most Promising Male Vocalist of the Year
  • 1987 - Album of the Year - Shakin' Like A Human Being
  • 1990 - Male Vocalist of the Year

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