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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).

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. More recently, the song was featured in the shows American Dad and Trailer Park Boys. His most successful Canadian album was the follow-up, 1986s Shakin' Like a Human Being, featuring the hits Alannah Loves Me, Easy to Tame, and the biggest hit of his career, Patio Lanterns.

2004(Q107) to Present

In 2004, Mitchell entered the radio broadcasting industry, becoming afternoon drive time host on Toronto classic rock radio station Q107 (CILQ-FM). He will also be opening for Styx and Def Leppard at the Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto on July 16, 2007. His new studio album, entitled "Ain't Life Amazing" will be released on June 17, 2007.

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.
Mitchell also made a cameo appearance on the show Twitch City
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.
Ed Robertson of the Barenaked Ladies was in the 1984 video for "All We Are" when he was 14.

Discography

1980 Kim Mitchell
1984 Akimbo Alogo (Platinum)
1986 Shakin' Like A Human Being (Triple Platinum)
1989 Rockland (Double Platinum)
1990 I Am A Wild Party (Live) (Platinum)
1992 Aural Fixations (Gold)
1994 Itch
1995 Greatest Hits (Platinum)
1999 Kimosabe
2005 Fill your head with rock
2007 Ain't Life Amazing

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

External links

Music summary at canadianbands.com
Discography at All Music Guide
Official site at http://www.kimmitchell.ca
Biography at The Canadian Encyclopedia

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 [[Image:Kim_Mitchell.jpg|thumb|right|Mitchell performing at the Seneca Niagara Casino, 2007]]
-In [[2004]], Mitchell entered the radio broadcasting industry, becoming afternoon drive time host on Toronto [[classic rock]] radio station Q107 ([[CILQ-FM]]). Mitchell is working on a new double CD set now scheduled for a Summer [[2007]] release. He will also be opening for [[Styx (band)|Styx]] and [[Def Leppard]] at the Molson Amphitheatre in [[Toronto]] on [[July 16]], [[2007]].
+In [[2004]], Mitchell entered the radio broadcasting industry, becoming afternoon drive time host on Toronto [[classic rock]] radio station Q107 ([[CILQ-FM]]). He will also be opening for [[Styx (band)|Styx]] and [[Def Leppard]] at the Molson Amphitheatre in [[Toronto]] on [[July 16]], [[2007]].  His new studio album, entitled "Ain't Life Amazing" will be released on June 17, 2007.
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