On April 4, 1975, the James Cotton Blues Band performed at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. They shared the stage that night with legendary blues-rock guitarist Johnny Winter. At this point in his career, the energetic harmonica master James Cotton was touring heavily on the heels of releasing his high-octane album “High Energy” on Buddah Records in May 1975. The James Cotton Band leaned heavily into a high-octane blend of traditional blues and funky, horn-driven southern soul. Featuring legendary guitarist Matt "Guitar" Murphy, the lineup delivered an energetic, modern electric blues sound that defined Cotton's mid-1970s recordings.

Johnny Winter / James Cotton
Apr 4, 1975
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Publicity photo from 1973 showing the (almost) original lineup of the CDB including drummer Buddy Davis, Joel DiGregorio (later Taz) on keyboards, drummer Freddie Edwards, bass player Earl Grigsby and Charlie. Freddie was not in the band in 1972. Jeffrey Meyer was the lone drummer during their initial 1972 formation year.

Charlie Daniels Band
Sep 9, 1978
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In 1972, the band had just recorded their self-titled sophomore styling album “TE JOHN, GREASE, & WOLFMAN” named after the members' nicknames. It was released in 1972, courtesy of Kama Sutra Records.

Charlie Daniels Band
Sep 9, 1978
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Advertisement in the Kitchener Waterloo Record indicates there would be no movies shown the night of the two MAX WEBSTER concerts.

Max Webster
Sep 13, 1979
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MAX WEBSTER line-up the night of Thursday September 13, 1979. (left to right) Terry Watkinson, Gary McCracken, Dave Miles and Kim Mitchell. Surprised they didn't use this picture on the promotional poster for the September 19 show. Blame it on their A&R man.

Max Webster
Sep 13, 1979
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Terry Watkinson - legendary Canadian artist, painter, illustrator, and musician. Born: September 15, 1940 - Died: February 28, 2026. Picture taken during the 7:00pm show Thursday, September 13, 1979 at the Lyric theatre.

Max Webster
Sep 13, 1979
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Gary McCracken - joined the band in January, 1977 replacing Paul Kersey, who played drums on the first Max Webster album. Born: May 19, 1951 - Died: September 15, 2026.

Max Webster
Sep 13, 1979
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Kim Mitchell - picture taken during the second 10pm show on Thursday, September 13, 1979 at the Lyric theatre.

Max Webster
Sep 13, 1979
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Dave Myles - joined the band in January, 1978 replacing Mike Tilka who became the A&R man with the band.

Max Webster
Sep 13, 1979
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Ticket stub for the Max Webster 10pm show that I attended on Thursday September 13, 1979 at the Lyric theatre.

Max Webster
Sep 13, 1979
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Promotional poster for MAX WEBSTER at the Lyric theatre on Thursday, September 13, 1979. Note: picture shows Mike Tilka (second from right) bass player who was replaced by Dave Miles the previous year.

Max Webster
Sep 13, 1979
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Bif Naked / Bran Van 3000
Oct 9, 2026
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