Lindsay Mitchell
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Lindsay Mitchell is a guitarist and songwriter from Vancouver
, British Columbia
, Canada
and is best known as an original member and leader of Canadian rock band, Prism
.
Mitchell was a central figure in Prism and was one of its longest serving members. He was originally a member of the Vancouver band, Seeds of Time, as guitarist in the late 60s and early 70s. He left to front another Vancouver band, Sunshyne. He was recruited to transform their sound from jazz-rock into blues-rock
in an effort to land a recording contract. Mitchell wrote the songs "I Ain't Lookin' Anymore" and "Don't Let Me Find Out" for the original demos. Bandmate turned producer Bruce Fairbairn also used songs by another Sunshyne member, Jim Vallance
, to secure a record deal for the band. Mitchell voluntarily withdrew as lead vocalist and was replaced by Ron Tabak during the recording of the demos. The band was renamed Prism and the self-titled debut album released in 1977. Only Mitchell's "I Ain't Lookin' Anymore" was included while Vallance had 7 compositions. The album hit platinum status in sales, a first for a debut artist in Canada. Although Vallance was initially the principal songwriter for the band, Mitchell assumed the role after Vallance quit in 1978. Mitchell composed "Armageddon", the title track for the third album and one of the band's most recognizable songs. He received a SOCAN Song of the Year award for "Night to Remember", a ballad he also wrote for the Armageddon album. Mitchell first left Prism mid-tour in 1982. He reunited with his former bandmates in 1988. In 1993 Prism released Jericho, an album with Mitchell writing several of the songs.
Mitchell is a graduate of the University of British Columbia
and holds a Masters in Adult Education. He has served as the Ombudsman of the Alma Mater Society.
Mitchell published a study of student-teacher practice in 2002 under the title of "Whiney Student Teachers."
He lives and works in Vancouver and is a regular performer in the Vancouver blues scene.
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
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and is best known as an original member and leader of Canadian rock band, Prism
Prism (band)
Prism is a Canadian rock band originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. They were active from 1977 to 1984 and are active again from 1988 to present. The band's sound is a mix of Album-Oriented Rock and pop rock. They have released a total of 13 albums to date...
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Mitchell was a central figure in Prism and was one of its longest serving members. He was originally a member of the Vancouver band, Seeds of Time, as guitarist in the late 60s and early 70s. He left to front another Vancouver band, Sunshyne. He was recruited to transform their sound from jazz-rock into blues-rock
Blues-rock
Blues rock is a hybrid musical genre combining bluesy improvisations over the 12-bar blues and extended boogie jams with rock and roll styles. The core of the blues rock sound is created by the electric guitar, piano, bass guitar and drum kit, with the electric guitar usually amplified through a...
in an effort to land a recording contract. Mitchell wrote the songs "I Ain't Lookin' Anymore" and "Don't Let Me Find Out" for the original demos. Bandmate turned producer Bruce Fairbairn also used songs by another Sunshyne member, Jim Vallance
Jim Vallance
James Douglas "Jim" Vallance, OC is a retired Canadian musician, songwriter, arranger and producer based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. He is best known as the former songwriting partner of Canadian international recording artist Bryan Adams...
, to secure a record deal for the band. Mitchell voluntarily withdrew as lead vocalist and was replaced by Ron Tabak during the recording of the demos. The band was renamed Prism and the self-titled debut album released in 1977. Only Mitchell's "I Ain't Lookin' Anymore" was included while Vallance had 7 compositions. The album hit platinum status in sales, a first for a debut artist in Canada. Although Vallance was initially the principal songwriter for the band, Mitchell assumed the role after Vallance quit in 1978. Mitchell composed "Armageddon", the title track for the third album and one of the band's most recognizable songs. He received a SOCAN Song of the Year award for "Night to Remember", a ballad he also wrote for the Armageddon album. Mitchell first left Prism mid-tour in 1982. He reunited with his former bandmates in 1988. In 1993 Prism released Jericho, an album with Mitchell writing several of the songs.
Mitchell is a graduate of the University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia is a public research university. UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley...
and holds a Masters in Adult Education. He has served as the Ombudsman of the Alma Mater Society.
Mitchell published a study of student-teacher practice in 2002 under the title of "Whiney Student Teachers."
He lives and works in Vancouver and is a regular performer in the Vancouver blues scene.