Musician (keyboardist for Max Webster), Artist, Illustrator
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Key moments and achievements from Terry Watkinson's life.
Terry was born
· Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Joined Band
In February 1974, Terry Watkinson joined Max Webster, a Toronto-based rock band led by Kim Mitchell. He replaced Jim Bruton as keyboardist, and the Mitchell/Tilka/Kersey/Watkinson lineup became the longest-lasting in the band's history. By 1976, they had amassed over 50 original songs in their catalog.
Joined Band
In February 1974, Terry Watkinson joined Max Webster, a Toronto-based rock band led by Kim Mitchell. He replaced Jim Bruton as keyboardist, and the Mitchell/Tilka/Kersey/Watkinson lineup became the longest-lasting in the band's history. By 1976, they had amassed over 50 original songs in their catalog.
Album Release
Max Webster released their self-titled debut album in 1976, showcasing the band's iconoclastic blend of progressive rock, hard rock, and art rock. The album sold well in Canada and scored several hits, establishing the band as one of the most unique acts in the Canadian rock scene.
Album Release
Max Webster released their self-titled debut album in 1976, showcasing the band's iconoclastic blend of progressive rock, hard rock, and art rock. The album sold well in Canada and scored several hits, establishing the band as one of the most unique acts in the Canadian rock scene.
Hit Single
Watkinson wrote and performed lead vocals on Let Go the Line, Max Webster's biggest hit, from the 1979 album A Million Vacations. The song peaked at No. 41 on the Canadian charts and became the band's signature track, showcasing Watkinson's songwriting abilities alongside his keyboard skills.
Hit Single
Watkinson wrote and performed lead vocals on Let Go the Line, Max Webster's biggest hit, from the 1979 album A Million Vacations. The song peaked at No. 41 on the Canadian charts and became the band's signature track, showcasing Watkinson's songwriting abilities alongside his keyboard skills.
Live Album
In 1979, Max Webster also released Live Magnetic Air, a live album that captured the band's electrifying stage presence. The double release of A Million Vacations and Live Magnetic Air in the same year represented the peak of the band's commercial success and popularity in Canada.
Live Album
In 1979, Max Webster also released Live Magnetic Air, a live album that captured the band's electrifying stage presence. The double release of A Million Vacations and Live Magnetic Air in the same year represented the peak of the band's commercial success and popularity in Canada.
Band Dissolution
Following their fifth and final studio album Universal Juveniles (1980), Max Webster disbanded in 1981. Over their seven-year career together, the band had released five studio albums and a live album, establishing themselves as one of Canada's most innovative rock groups.
Band Dissolution
Following their fifth and final studio album Universal Juveniles (1980), Max Webster disbanded in 1981. Over their seven-year career together, the band had released five studio albums and a live album, establishing themselves as one of Canada's most innovative rock groups.
Academic Achievement
After Max Webster disbanded, Watkinson returned to the University of Toronto and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Illustration. Having initially studied architecture there years earlier, he now combined his artistic talent with scientific precision in this specialized field.
Academic Achievement
After Max Webster disbanded, Watkinson returned to the University of Toronto and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Illustration. Having initially studied architecture there years earlier, he now combined his artistic talent with scientific precision in this specialized field.
Teaching Career
Watkinson joined the faculty at the University of Toronto, teaching surgical illustration and perspective drawing for the Biomedical Communications program. His unique combination of artistic talent and scientific training made him an ideal instructor for this specialized discipline.
Teaching Career
Watkinson joined the faculty at the University of Toronto, teaching surgical illustration and perspective drawing for the Biomedical Communications program. His unique combination of artistic talent and scientific training made him an ideal instructor for this specialized discipline.
Art Exhibition
Watkinson developed a parallel career as a visual artist, creating stylized landscape paintings of northern Ontario characterized by their brilliant sense of light, depth, and emotion. His work was regularly featured in gallery exhibitions, drawing on the northern landscapes that had inspired him since childhood in Thunder Bay.
Art Exhibition
Watkinson developed a parallel career as a visual artist, creating stylized landscape paintings of northern Ontario characterized by their brilliant sense of light, depth, and emotion. His work was regularly featured in gallery exhibitions, drawing on the northern landscapes that had inspired him since childhood in Thunder Bay.
Terry Watkinson passed away
