Kim Mitchell

by John Bush
Born in 1952 in Ontario, Canada, Kim Mitchell formed the band Max Webster in 1973. After splitting from the group, he became a solo artist, releasing his self-titled debut in 1982. The follow-up, Akimbo Alogo (1984), was his most successful album; featuring the single "Go for Soda," it went double platinum in Canada. Four albums followed: Shakin' Like A Human Being (1986), Rockland (1989), I Am A Wild Party (1990) and Aural Fixations (1992). ~ John Bush, All Music Guide


Deep Purple
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