Max Webster, the Canadian rock band formed in Toronto in 1972, died on March 2, 2026.
The group was relatively successful in Canada, releasing several best-selling albums and earning some minor success in the United Kingdom before dissolving in 1981. Founded by Kim Mitchell, the band was later inducted into Canada‘s Walk of Fame in 2023.
Its work spanned hard rock and progressive rock, and the lineup changed several times during its years of activity.
Max Webster was a Canadian rock band formed in Toronto in 1972. The band was relatively successful in Canada, with several best-selling albums, and had some minor success in the UK, before dissolving in 1981. The band’s founder, Kim Mitchell, subsequently enjoyed a long and successful solo career in Canada. In 2023, the band was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame.