Randy Bachman | |
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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 |
Member of | |
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. Bachman 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.[1] Bachman was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2016.