Lighthouse
Toronto, Ontario
Lighthouse is a rock band formed in 1968 in Toronto by vocalist/drummer Skip Prokop (formerly of the Paupers) and keyboardist Paul Hoffert. Their sound included horns, string instruments, and vibraphone; their music reflected elements of rock music, jazz, classical music, and swing. They won Juno Awards for Best Canadian Group of the Year in 1972, 1973 and 1974. Lighthouse made its performing debut on May 14, 1969, at the Rock Pile in Toronto, introduced by Duke Ellington with the words, "I'm beginning to see the Light...house". The band originally consisted of 13 members. Skip Prokop passed away Wednesday (Aug. 30, 2017) from heart complications. He was 73. - Wikipedia
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Associated Acts
Years Active
1968–1976, 1982, 1992–present
Videos
One Fine Morning
Pretty Lady
Sunny Days
Members
Skip Prokop: drums and vocals, Paul Hoffert: keyboards and vibraphone
Ralph Cole: guitar and vocals, Grant Fullerton: bass and vocals
Vic "Pinky" Dauvin: percussion and lead vocals, Ian Guenther: violin
Don Dinovo: violin and viola, Don Whitton: cello, Leslie Schneider: cello
Freddy Stone: trumpet and flugelhorn, Arnie Chycoski: trumpet and flugelhorn
Howard Shore: alto saxophone, Russ Little: trombone
Music & Merch
Lighthouse - 1969
Suite Feeling - 1969
Peacing It All Together - 1970
One Fine Morning - 1971
Thoughts Of Movin' On - 1971
Live - 1972
Sunny Days - 1972
Can You Feel It - 1973
Good Day - 1974
Song Of The Ages - 1999
One Fine Light - 1971
The Best Of Lighthouse - 1974
