Lighthouse burst on the scene in 1969 with a unique blend of rock, jazz and classical influences that defied all conventions. Between 1970 and 1973 they were awarded four Junos, four gold albums and Canada’s first platinum album for Lighthouse Live! while hits such as “One Fine Morning”, “Sunny Days”, “Hats Off to the Stranger”, “1849″ and “Pretty Lady” raced to the top of Canadian and International charts. Known for its explosive sound, Lighthouse was the first rock fusion band, combining jazz horns, classical strings and a rock rhythm section. The triple Juno Award winning band was the first Canadian recording artist to reach platinum album sales and has performed to standing ovations in the US, UK, Japan, South America, and Canada. They were the first rock band asked to headline the Newport, Monterey and Boston Globe Jazz Festivals, first to record with Symphony Orchestras and first to collaborate on a Rock Ballet. Lighthouse was the only act other than Jimi Hendrix invited to perform a second night at the Isle of Wight Festival among acts that included The Who, Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, Chicago and The Doors.

Lighthouse reunited in 1992 and features the original founders, Skip Prokop (drums), Paul Hoffert (keyboards) and Ralph Cole (guitar) leading an all-star lineup that includes original members Russ Little (trombone) and Steve Kennedy (saxophones and flute) with Dan Clancy (lead vocals), Doug Moore (bass), Don Paulton (keyboards), Chris Howells (trumpet), and Simon Wallis (saxophones and flute).