Randy Bachman

Randy Bachman
Bachman in concert in 2009
Bachman in concert in 2009
Background information
Birth nameRandolph Charles Bachman
Born (1943-09-27) September 27, 1943 (age 81)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
GenresRock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, radio personality
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1960–present
Member of
Websiterandybachman.com

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.

  1. ^ "Randy Bachman's Vinyl Tap". CBC. April 1, 2020. Retrieved April 1, 2020.