Lighthouse

Lighthouse
  • Type: Band/Group
  • Country: Canada
  • Born: 1969 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Active: 1969 - present

Biography

Toronto rock orchestra formed in 1969 by Skip Prokop and Paul Hoffert, fusing rock, jazz horns and classical strings. Lighthouse became one of Canada's biggest bands of the early 1970s with 'One Fine Morning', 'Sunny Days' and 'Pretty Lady', won repeated Juno Awards, and played Carnegie Hall and the Isle of Wight Festival. Reunited in 1992, the band still performs, with Hoffert and guitarist Ralph Cole remaining from the original lineup.

Genres

Lighthouse Discography

Members

  • Skip Prokop - drums, vocals (1969–1974, 1982, 1992–2014)
  • Paul Hoffert - keyboards, vibraphone (1969–1973, 1982, 1992–present)
  • Ralph Cole - guitar, vocals (1969–1974, 1982, 1992–present)
  • Russ Little - trombone (1969–1970, 1992–present)
  • Don Dinovo - violin, viola (1969–1974)
  • Dick Armin - cello (1969–1974)
  • Howard Shore - saxophone (1969–1973)
  • Grant Fullerton - bass, vocals (1969–1971)
  • Leslie Schneider - cello (1969–1971)
  • Arnie Chycoski - trumpet, flugelhorn (1969–1969, 1970–1971)
  • Pinky Dauvin - lead vocals, percussion (1969–1970)
  • Bob McBride - lead vocals, percussion (1970–1973, 1982)
  • Larry Smith - trombone, vocals (1970–1973)
  • Louie Yacknin - bass (1971–1972)
  • Keith Jollimore - saxophone, flute, vocals (1971–1972)
  • Pete Pantaluk - trumpet (1971–1971)

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