Randy Bachman
Randy Bachman | |
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Bachman in concert in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Randolph Charles Bachman |
| Born | September 27, 1943 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, radio personality |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1960–present |
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| Website | randybachman |
Randolph Charles Bachman OC OM FRCMT(hon) (/ˈbækmən/ BAK-mən; born September 27, 1943) is a Canadian guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He was a founding member of the bands The Guess Who and Bachman–Turner Overdrive. He was the writer and singer of several hit rock songs, including, "Takin' Care of Business", and "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet". Bachman also recorded as a solo artist and was part of a number of short-lived bands such as Brave Belt, Union and Ironhorse. He was a national radio personality on CBC Radio, hosting the weekly music show, Vinyl Tap. Bachman was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2016.