Name the Canadian drummer who cut his teeth with Janis Joplin, Mike Bloomfield & Al Kooper...?

Question

...then came back to Canada to help form one of that countries best known bands from the early 70's?
This man was also famous for his drumming in a sixties folk/psych band that played at the infamous 'Monterey Pop Festival' in 1967, along with other acts like Jimi Hendrix, The Who, The Mama's and the Papa's etc.
Name the drummer
Name the well known Canadian band he played with throughout the 70's.

Answer 1

Ronn "Skip" Prokop. The band was Lighthouse.

Man, I had to dig for this one. I didn't know the answer but I like going on the hunt. Your questions are opening my mind even more than it is. Thanks.



Here is the Wiki link I found.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skip_Prokop

Answer 2

Janis Joplin Drummer

Answer 3

Ron "Skip" Prokop comes to mind. He was the drummer for "The Paupers" at the Monterey Pop Fest in 67, which was the clue I needed. He helped found the well known Canadian band "Lighthouse".

Answer 4

Buddy Miles



Electric Flag

Answer 5

Neal Peart form Rush