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Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Band, 1973-1979 CA
Rock

Classic rock band from Winnipeg, Canada, formed in 1972 by ex-The Guess Who guitarist Randy Bachman and his younger brother, Rob Bachman, on drums. At first they were called Brave Belt. They changed their name when vocalist Fred Turner joined. Tim Bachman (also a brother) joined on guitar. They had some success in the USA with their debut album. Tim Bachman left in 1974 and Blair Thornton replaced him. Then, the great American, as well as European success started, and several albums and singles were released. In 1977. Randy Bachman left the band and went solo. Jim Clench took Randy's position. The band then shortened their name to BTO and released two albums under this name. Randy Murray replaced Jim Clench later. They are still touring the world with their 70's rock. 2014 inductees into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame Randy Murray (Guitar and vocals) Blair Thornton (Guitar) C. F. (Fred) Turner (Bass and vocals) Robbie (Robin) Bachman (Drums)

     
Members
PortraitRandy Bachman
voc, g *1943 CA
PortraitC.F. Turner
voc, b *1943 CA
PortraitJim Clench
b, voc 1949-2010 CA
PortraitBlair Thornton
bvoc, g *1950 CA
PortraitRob Bachman
dr, perc *1953 CA
PortraitGarry Peterson
dr, perc *1945 CA
PortraitTim Bachman
voc, g *1951 CA
PortraitBilly Rea "Crash" Chapman
p
Randy Murray
voc, g CA
Popular Tracks   
You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet on Not Fragile by Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Takin' Care Of Business on Bachman-Turner Overdrive II by Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Let It Ride on Bachman-Turner Overdrive II by Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Roll On Down The Highway on Not Fragile by Bachman-Turner Overdrive
You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet - Single Version on BTO's Greatest by Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Hey You on Four Wheel Drive by Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Free Wheelin on Not Fragile by Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Not Fragile on Not Fragile by Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Blue Moanin' on Not Fragile by Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Hold Back The Water on Bachman Turner Overdrive by Bachman-Turner Overdrive

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Discography



Title Artist Year Type
King Biscuit Flower Hour 1974 (Live Radio Broadcast)Bachman-Turner Overdrive2018Album
Street Action / Rock N’ Roll NightsBachman-Turner Overdrive2017Compil.
Classic Album SetBachman-Turner Overdrive2016Album
Head On / FreewaysBachman-Turner Overdrive2015Compil.
Blue CollarBachman-Turner Overdrive2015Album
Taking Care On The Highway (Chicago Broadcast 1974)Bachman-Turner Overdrive2014Album
Bachman -Turner Overdrive / Bachman -Turner Overdrive IIBachman-Turner Overdrive2013Compil.
You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet: The CollectionBachman-Turner Overdrive2013Compil.
40th AnniversaryBachman-Turner Overdrive2012Compil.
IconBachman-Turner Overdrive2010Compil.
The Definitive CollectionBachman-Turner Overdrive2008Compil.
Star-Club präsentiert: Bachman-Turner OverdriveBachman-Turner Overdrive2008Compil.
Colour CollectionBachman-Turner Overdrive2007Compil.
LiveBachman-Turner Overdrive2007Album
BTOBachman-Turner Overdrive2006Compil.
Alle Tiders Bachman-Turner Overdrive You Ain't Seen Notjing YetBachman-Turner Overdrive2006Compil.
Takin' Care Of BusinessBachman-Turner Overdrive2006Compil.
GoldBachman-Turner Overdrive2005Compil.
ClassicBachman-Turner Overdrive2001Compil.
The CollectionBachman-Turner Overdrive2001Compil.
The Very Best Of Bachman Turner OverdriveBachman-Turner Overdrive2001Compil.
Greatest & LatestBachman-Turner Overdrive2001Compil.
The Best Of Bachman-Turner OverdriveBachman-Turner Overdrive2000Compil.
King Biscuit Flower Hour PresentsBachman-Turner Overdrive1998Album
Takin' Care Of BusinessBachman-Turner Overdrive1998Compil.
Motorcity Detroit USABachman-Turner Overdrive1997Album
Essential RockBachman-Turner Overdrive1997Compil.
House Of The Rising SunBachman-Turner Overdrive1996Single
The Very Best OfBachman-Turner Overdrive1996Compil.
Trial By Fire Greatest & LatestBachman-Turner Overdrive1996Album
The Best Of Bachman-Turner OverdriveBachman-Turner Overdrive1994Compil.
Drive OnBachman-Turner Overdrive1994Compil.
Best Of Bachman-Turner OverdriveBachman-Turner Overdrive1994Compil.
Roll On Down The HighwayBachman-Turner Overdrive1994Compil.
The AnthologyBachman-Turner Overdrive1993Compil.
You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet / How Do You Do?Bachman-Turner Overdrive / Mouth & MacNeal1992Single
You Ain't Seen Nothin' YetBachman-Turner Overdrive1990Compil.
You Ain't Seen Nothin' YetBachman-Turner Overdrive1990Compil.
In The Studio "Not Fragile"Bachman-Turner Overdrive1989Album
The Boys Are Back In Town / You Ain't Seen Nothin' YetThin Lizzy / Bachman-Turner Overdrive1988Compil.
Night RidingBachman-Turner Overdrive1988Compil.
Not Fragile / Four Wheel DriveBachman-Turner Overdrive1987Compil.
Live! Live! Live!Bachman-Turner Overdrive1986Album
The Things We Do For Love / Takin' Care Of Business10cc / Bachman-Turner Overdrive1986Single
Service With A SmileBachman-Turner Overdrive1984Single
My SugareeBachman-Turner Overdrive1984Single
BTOBachman-Turner Overdrive1984Album
For The WeekendBachman-Turner Overdrive1984Single
You Ain't Seen Nothing YetBachman-Turner Overdrive1983Compil.
You Ain't See Nothing Yet / Roll On Down The HighwayBachman-Turner Overdrive1980Single
CollectionBachman-Turner Overdrive1980Compil.
Rock LegendsBachman-Turner Overdrive1980Compil.
HeartachesBachman-Turner Overdrive1979Single
Rock N' Roll NightsBachman-Turner Overdrive1979Album
JamaicaBachman-Turner Overdrive1979Single
BTO's GreatestBachman-Turner Overdrive1979Compil.
Down The RoadBachman-Turner Overdrive1978Single
Down, DownBachman-Turner Overdrive1978Single
Street ActionBachman-Turner Overdrive1978Album
Street ActionBachman-Turner Overdrive1978Album
Greatest HitsBachman-Turner Overdrive1978Compil.
FreewaysBachman-Turner Overdrive1977Album
Shotgun RiderBachman-Turner Overdrive1977Single
My Wheels Won't TurnBachman-Turner Overdrive1977Single
B.T.O. Japan TourBachman-Turner Overdrive1977Album
Down, DownBachman-Turner Overdrive1977Single
Easy Groove / Can We All Come TogetherBachman-Turner Overdrive1977Album
Life Still Goes On (I'm Lonely) / Just For YouBachman-Turner Overdrive1977Single
FreewaysBachman-Turner Overdrive1977Single
Lookin' For Nº 1 / Blue CollarBachman-Turner Overdrive1976Single
Head OnBachman-Turner Overdrive1976Single
Hold Back The Water / Don't The Blues Get You DownBachman-Turner Overdrive1976Single
Gimme Your Money Please / Keep Smilin'Bachman-Turner Overdrive / Gabor Szabo1976Album
Best Of B.T.O. (So Far)Bachman-Turner Overdrive1976Compil.
Quick Change ArtistBachman-Turner Overdrive1975Single
Head OnBachman-Turner Overdrive1975Album
Stayed Awake All NightBachman-Turner Overdrive1975Single
Find Out About LoveBachman-Turner Overdrive1975Single
Down To The Line / She's A DevilBachman-Turner Overdrive1975Single
Away From HomeBachman-Turner Overdrive1975Single
Four Wheel DriveBachman-Turner Overdrive1975Album
Roll On Down The HighwayBachman-Turner Overdrive1975Single
Lookin' Out For #1 / Find Out About LoveBachman-Turner Overdrive1975Single
Rock Is Our Life And These Are Our SongsBachman-Turner Overdrive1975Compil.
Take It Like A Man / Woncha Take Me For A WhileBachman-Turner Overdrive1975Single
Hey You / Flat Broke LoveBachman-Turner Overdrive1975Single
Not FragileBachman-Turner Overdrive1974Album
Takin' Care Of BusinessBachman-Turner Overdrive1974Single
You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet / Free Wheelin'Bachman-Turner Overdrive1974Single
Not FragileBachman-Turner Overdrive1974Single
Give It TimeBachman-Turner Overdrive1974Single
Todavia No Has Visto Nada = You Ain't Seen Nothing YetBachman-Turner Overdrive1974Single
Not Fragile / Roll On Down The HighwayBachman-Turner Overdrive1974Single
You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet / Takin' Care Of BusinessBachman-Turner Overdrive1974Single
Bachman-Turner Overdrive IIBachman-Turner Overdrive1973Album
Blue Collar / Hold Back The WaterBachman-Turner Overdrive1973Single
Gimme Your Money Please / Little Gandy DancerBachman-Turner Overdrive1973Single
Bachman-Turner OverdriveBachman-Turner Overdrive1973Album
Let It Ride / Blue CollarBachman-Turner Overdrive1973Single
Bachman-Turner OverdriveBachman-Turner Overdrive1973Compil.
Let It RideBachman-Turner Overdrive1973Single
The Phosphorescent Rat / Bachman-Turner Overdrive IIHot Tuna / Bachman-Turner Overdrive1973Album
Takin' Care Of BusinessBachman-Turner Overdrive1973Single
Bachman-Turner OverdriveBachman-Turner Overdrive1973Compil.
The Very Best Of Bachman-Turner OverdriveBachman-Turner OverdriveCompil.
Summertime Blues / You Ain't Seen Nothing YetBlue Cheer / Bachman-Turner OverdriveSingle
powerhausenBachman-Turner OverdriveAlbum
Walking SlowJackson Browne / Bachman-Turner Overdrive / The WhoSingle
The Very Best Of Thin Lizzy & Bachman Turner OverdriveThin Lizzy, Bachman-Turner OverdriveCompil.
Not Fragile/Four Wheel DriveBachman-Turner OverdriveCompil.
Rock HeaviesBachman-Turner OverdriveCompil.
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