The order's 74 other snowflakes Jul 3, 2008
But perhaps the best known of the new snowflake-wearers, and undoubtedly the best loved, is Randolph (Randy) Bachman, a principal of both The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive, two of the greatest rock bands ever produced in Canada. Mr. Bachman's Order of Canada citation refers to him as iconic. (Globe and Mail)
Red Shea, 70 Jun 12, 2008
Red Shea was the ultimate extra guitar on Gordon Lightfoot's records and stage performances, guitarist Randy Bachman, formerly of The Guess Who and The Bachman Turner Overdrive, said in an e-mail Wednesday. He augmented every song with some sparkle and magic and made Gordon sound and look good. (Globe and Mail)
The puck's stopped here for hockey theme Jun 8, 2008
Asked what he considered the definitive Canadian riff, he thought of the Guess Who, Neil Young, Rush and Bachman Turner Overdrive, before deciding then decided that Ms. Claman's hockey theme music probably superseded them all in terms of universal recognition. This might be the most famous Canadian song of all time, he said. (Globe and Mail)
Artists honour Jeff Healey May 4, 2008
Such classic rockers as former Cream vocalist and bass player Jack Bruce, Deep Purple's Ian Gillan, and Randy Bachman of The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive fame performed solo sets in his honour before a packed, sold-out crowd of 2,500 squeezed into The Sound Academy club on the Toronto waterfront. But it was a rousing finale of two Healey hits, See The Light, and his cover of The Beatles' While My Guitar Gently Weeps - which actually featured George Harrison when Healey re-recorded it -... (Jam! Showbiz)
Four new City Council members seated, choice of Palo Alto vice mayor debated Jan 9, 2008
He had intended to play the song "Takin' Care of Business" by Bachman Turner Overdrive Monday night, but that would have required paying royalties, Klein said. Unprompted, Drekmeier belted out a line of the refrain then shrugged nonchalantly as his colleagues and the audience burst into laughter. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Huckabee returns to city, now with front-runner status Dec 23, 2007
Siouxlanders taking in the event heard Huckabee namecheck a wide variety of topics, including the Declaration of Independence, the prophet Isaiah and the 1972 movie "Billy Jack." The crowd was energized from the beginning, and a group of teen girls began a chant of "Huckabee, Huckabee" when he strapped on a bass and played a Bachman Turner Overdrive song prior to delivering a 35-minute speech. "You guys are jazzed up, aren't you? I'm not sure if this is a political rally or the set for The Price... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Favre breaks passing yards record, Pack win Dec 17, 2007
But what Spitz s Bachman Turner Overdrive karaoke falsetto lacked in melody and choreography, it made up for in accuracy. It s been the Packers mantra all season long, and it s exactly what they did again Sunday. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Blind athlete enjoys thrill of competition May 12, 2007
Glendale resident Dominick Thorpe, 15, displays his medals he earned at the Junior Blind Olympics April 21 in suburban Los Angeles. He may have been born blind at 24 weeks, but Glendale's Dominick Thorpe has fun just like any 15-year-old boy. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Out of the rock arena and into the jazz bar Apr 25, 2007
Guitarist Randy Bachman, of Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive fame, just released his second jazz album, Jazz Thing II, while slide guitar prodigy Jeff Healey left rock for trad jazz years ago, releasing three jazz albums and broadening his instrumental arsenal to include trumpet and clarinet. What's curious about this move from rock to jazz is that it seems a largely Canadian trend. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Students knockin' on Dylan's door at Lifelong Learning class Mar 27, 2007
That quote came from Russ Gifford near the end of a 90-minute interview that touched on rock music of the 1960s and '70s -- Bob Dylan, The Byrds, concept albums, Jefferson Airplane, The Who, The Beach Boys, Jim Morrison, Johnny Cash, bootlegs, influences, Rolling Stone, The Band, politics, Dylan, vinyl, CDs, the lyrics, the business, Led Zeppelin, California Dreamin', technology, disco, rap, Woodstock, The Last Waltz, Jackson Browne, The Eagles, Dylan, Bachman Turner Overdrive, The Animals, Bob... (Sioux City Journal)
Sheriff's office investigates failed Darrington Rock Festival Jan 29, 2007
In addition to Cheap Trick, other musicians who refused to play included former Grand Funk Railroad singer Mark Farner and Randy Bachman of Bachman Turner Overdrive. "The bands didn't care anything about their fans," he said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Read more. . Dec 1, 2006
The band's influences include Story of the Year, Blink 182, The Red Hour, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Journey, and The Cars. And, guitarist Quarne is brave enough to admit to, ack Street Boys, as a band influence too. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Escondido man remembered for love of music, animals and life Nov 10, 2006
"In that particular parade, I remember them doing some Bachman Turner Overdrive songs," Stacey said. Stevens also played drums, and one of his daughter's fond memories of her aunt's wedding was when the regular wedding band took a break and her father sat down at the kit with his own band and took over. (North County Times)
"You Ain't Seen Nothin Yet" Nov 10, 2006
WROC TV NEWS 8 NOW ROCHESTER NEW YORK - Local Story. Rochester, New York November 10, 2006Time: 7:05 AMTemp: 41. (WROCTV.com, NY)
Fund-raiser to benefit MS Sep 11, 2006
The group concentrates on classic rock 'n' roll and features the tunes of the Eagles, Bachman Turner Overdrive, and Eric Clapton -- "very danceable music," according to Case -- and only performs for charitable events. The Dr. Dendrites grew out of Case and Reeder jamming and picking out tunes about 15 years ago. (Sioux City Journal)
'Invincible' game plan takes 'Rocky' road Aug 25, 2006
Cue the '70s pop-hit soundtrack -- hello, Ted Nugent and Bachman Turner Overdrive. -- and let the underdog story kick in. (Chicago Sun-Times)
Today in history: July 23 Jul 23, 2006
Rock musician Blair Thornton (Bachman Turner Overdrive) is 56. Actor Woody Harrelson is 45. (MSNBC -- Race)
Takin' care of business Jun 26, 2006
Several years ago, an episode of The Simpsons featured Bart Simpson (in the company of Homer, of course) standing in front of a stage at a county fair, watching Bachman Turner Overdrive. As BTO plowed through a version of Takin' Care of Business, Bart turned to Homer and asked, "Who are those pleasant old men?" This naturally prompted a defence from Homer, but for me, the damage had been done. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Still takin' care of business Apr 29, 2006
The 19-song retrospective compiles favourites from their years with the Guess Who, alongside hits by Bachman Turner Overdrive and Cummings' solo career. The tandem is supporting the disc with a cross-Canada tour, including a June 23 date at the Molson Amphitheatre. (Toronto Star)
Guess Who's teaming up. . . Apr 21, 2006
It has hits from three stages in the duo's musical careers -- Guess Who songs from the 1960s, Cummings' solo projects and Bachman's work with his post-Guess Who band Bachman Turner Overdrive. Tracks include American Woman, No Sugar Tonight, Undun, No Time and other Guess Who songs; BTO's Let It Ride, Taking Care of Business and You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet, and Cummings' solo tunes including Scared, Stand Tall and My Own Way to Rock. (London Free Press)
Mid-life, Morrissey style Mar 27, 2006
you know what I mean; Chicago, Boston, Bachman Turner Overdrive - the list goes on. The Velvet Underground, well - thats a different biscuit; With the velvets there was the MUSIC.Oh what music, aah, sweet Jane. (Guardian Unlimited)
