Born in Winnipeg, Randy Bachman has become a legendary figure in the rock-and-roll world through his talents as a guitarist, songwriter, performer and producer. He has earned over 120 gold and platinum album and singles awards. His songwriting has garnered him the coveted number one spot on radio play lists in over 20 countries and he has amassed over 40 million records sold. His songs have been recorded by numerous other artists and placed in dozens of television, movie and commercial soundtracks.
His first scored Billboard radio chart success was with The Guess Who in 1965 performing the song Shakin’ All Over. The Guess Who went on to virtually own the pop charts with an unprecedented run of five million-selling singles, all the product of the gold-plated Randy Bachman-Burton Cummings songwriting team. By 1970, The Guess Who had sold more records than the entire Canadian recording industry to that point, even outselling The Beatles that year.
Bachman left The Guess Who at the height of their success to spend more time with his family. He formed Brave Belt in 1970 and eventually Bachman-Turner Overdrive eclipsing his earlier triumphs.
Randy Bachman has played an integral role in the evolution and growth of the Canadian music industry and continues to serve as both an inspiration and impetus for others to succeed.
