Max Webster

The Profile

Canadian rock group active in the mid-1970s to early 1980s led by guitarist/singer Kim Mitchell with lyricist Pye Dubois as a frequent collaborator; associated with producer Terry Brown and the Anthem label.

Max Webster are a Canadian rock band noted for blending hard rock and progressive elements. Reviews and public sources link the band with producer Terry Brown and the Anthem label. Pye Dubois served as the group's principal lyricist and collaborated with Rush on lyrics. Kim Mitchell later pursued a solo career.

Two enthusiast reviews praise Max Webster's blend of hard rock, prog and fusion, highlighting the albums Max Webster (1976) and Universal Juveniles (1980). Reviewers compare the band's sound and production to Rush and note close ties via lyricist Pye Dubois and producer Terry Brown. Both reviews recommend listening to the records and underline the band's relative obscurity outside Canada.