Bachman–Turner Overdrive facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bachman–Turner Overdrive
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Bachman–Turner Overdrive performing in Örebro, Sweden in 1991
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| Also known as | BTO, B.T.O., Bachman & Turner, Bachman–Turner United, Bachman–Turner |
| Origin | Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada |
| Genres | Rock, hard rock, boogie rock |
| Years active | 1973–1979 1983–2005 2009–present |
| Labels | Mercury MCA Curb |
| Associated acts | Brave Belt, The Guess Who, Union, Chad Allan and The Expressions, Bachman & Turner |
| Members | Fred Turner Randy Bachman Mick Dalla Vee Marc LaFrance Brent Howard |
| Past members | Robbie Bachman Tim Bachman Blair Thornton Jim Clench Garry Peterson Billy Chapman Randy Murray |
Bachman–Turner Overdrive, often called BTO, is a famous Canadian rock band. They started in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This band is known for its energetic rock songs. Two of their most popular hits are "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" and "Takin' Care of Business". "Takin' Care of Business" was even ranked as one of the most covered songs by Guitar Magazine!
The band has five members. The current members are Fred Turner, Randy Bachman, Mick Dalla Vee, Marc LaFrance, and Brent Howard. BTO formed in 1971. They released their first album, named Bachman–Turner Overdrive, on August 30, 1989. Fans of the band are sometimes called "gearheads." The band has also won many Juno Awards, which are big music awards in Canada.
Music Albums by BTO
Studio Albums Released
A discography is a list of all the music albums a band has released. Bachman–Turner Overdrive has released several studio albums over the years.
- Bachman–Turner Overdrive (1973)
- Bachman–Turner Overdrive II (1973)
- Not Fragile (1974)
- Four Wheel Drive (1975)
- Head On (1975)
- Freeways (1977)
- Street Action (1978)
- Rock n' Roll Nights (1979)
- Bachman–Turner Overdrive (1984)
- Trial by Fire: Greatest and Latest (1996)
- Bachman & Turner (2010)
Images for kids
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BTO in Örebro, Sweden, April 1991 L-R: Randy Bachman, Fred Turner, Blair Thornton, Robbie Bachman
See also
In Spanish: Bachman-Turner Overdrive para niños
