Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Bachman-Turner Overdrive (often abbreviated as BTO) was a Canadian rock band formed in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1973. The band was initially composed of Randy Bachman on lead guitar and vocals, Fred Turner on bass and lead vocals, Tim Bachman on rhythm guitar, and Robbie Bachman on drums.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive gained popularity in the 1970s with hits like "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet," "Takin' Care of Business," and "Roll on Down the Highway." Their music was characterized by catchy guitar riffs, driving rhythms, and powerful vocals.
Over the years, the band underwent several lineup changes, with Randy Bachman leaving the band in 1977 to pursue a solo career, and Fred Turner taking over as lead vocalist. The band disbanded in the early 1980s but has since reunited for several tours and performances.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive is often considered one of the quintessential rock bands of the 1970s, known for their high-energy performances and anthemic rock songs. Their music continues to be popular today and has been featured in numerous movies, TV shows, and commercials.
Brave Belt I (1971-1972)
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Randy Bachman -
guitar/vocals/bass - Born
Randall Charles Bachman on September 27, 1943, Winnipeg, Canada.
Formerly with The Embers, The
Velvetones (Winnipeg, Canada - led by Mickey Brown),
and
The Guess Who (with Burton
Cummings).
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Chad Allan - vocals/keyboards/guitar/mandolin - Born
Allan Kowbel,
ca 1945, Winnipeg, Canada. Former member of The
Rave-Ons, The Silvertones, Chad
Allan and The Reflections/Expressions, and The
Guess Who.
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Rob Bachman - drums/percussion - b. February 18, 1953,
Winnipeg,
Canada.
Album:
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"Brave Belt" (1971)
Brave Belt II (1972)
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Randy Bachman - guitar/vocals
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Rob Bachman - drums/percussion/vocals
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C. F. (Fred) Turner - vocals/bass - Born October 16,
1943, Winnipeg,
Canada.
Album:
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"Brave Belt II" (1972)
- "Brave Belt / Brave Belt
II" (2-fer) (2004)
Bachman-Turner Overdrive
(BTO)
I (1972 - 1973)
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Randy Bachman - guitar/vocals
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Tim Bachman - guitar - b. Winnipeg, Canada
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Robbie Bachman - drums
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C. F. (Fred) Turner - vocals/bass
Albums:
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"Bachman-Turner
Overdrive" (1973)
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"Bachman-Turner
Overdrive II" (1973) - Singles: "Taking Care of Business",
"Let It Ride"
Tim Bachman leaves to work as a producer.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive
(BTO)
II (1973 - 1977)
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Randy Bachman - guitar/vocals
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Blair Thornton - guitar - b. July 23, 1950
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Robbie Bachman - drums
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C. F. (Fred) Turner - vocals/bass
Albums:
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"Not
Fragile" (1974) - Single: "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet",
"Roll On Down the Highway"
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"Four
Wheel Drive" (1975)
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"Head On" (1975)
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"Freeways"
(1977)
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"King
Biscuit Flower Hour Presents Bachman-Turner Overdrive"
(live)
(1998)
Randy Bachman leaves to pursue
solo career.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive
(BTO)
III (1977 - 1978)
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C. F. (Fred) Turner - vocals
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Robbie Bachman - drums
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Blair Thornton - guitar
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Jim Clench - bass/vocals
Albums:
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"Street Action" (1978)
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"Rock 'n' Roll Nights" (1978)
Compilations:
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"Best of Bachman-Turner Overdrive (So Far)" (1976)
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"BTO's
Greatest" (1986)
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"Bachman-Turner
Overdrive: The Anthology" (1993)
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"Best
of Bachman-Turner Overdrive Live" (1994)
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"Bachman-Turner
Overdrive...Hits" (1998)
- "20th Century Masters -
The Millennium Collection: The Best Of Bachman-Turner Overdrive"
(2000)
- "The Collection"
(2001)
- "Greatest Hits Live -
King Biscuit Flower Hour" (2003)
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Date Revised: September 6, 2005
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Gary S. Hartman.
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