Bachman-Turner Overdrive singer/guitarist Randy Bachman relaunched the veteran Canadian rock band with a new lineup in 2023, and now the group is set to release its first new single in almost 30 years. The song, titled “60 Years Ago,” is due out on March 28.
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The tune features a guest guitar solo by Bachman’s longtime friend, fellow Canadian rock legend Neil Young. In addition, founding BTO singer/bassist Fred Turner, who retired from touring in 2018, contributed vocals to the track.
“This song is our tribute to Winnipeg [Canada,] the place where we grew up as teenagers in the ’60s, a time when the city’s music scene was exploding,” Bachman explained in a statement. “It was the Liverpool of North America, a melting pot of incredible talents. Everyone I’ve talked to who spent time in Winnipeg and witnessed that musical explosion is excited to hear this song, and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating it.”
Proceeds raised by sales of the single will benefit the Bridge to Nowhere charity ride, which seeks to end chronic homelessness in the Winnipeg area. This year’s event is scheduled for June 7.
You can pre-save the track now.
Among the other musicians who contributed to “60 Years Ago” are two other current members of BTO—Tal Bachman, Randy’s son, and Tal’s wife, KoKo Bachman.
More About Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s Current Lineup
Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s original lineup featured Randy on lead guitar and co-lead vocals, Turner on bass and co-lead vocals, and Randy’s brothers Robbie and Tim on drums and rhythm guitar, respectively. Sadly, Robbie and Tim Bachman both passed away in 2023.
The new BTO touring lineup features Randy on lead vocals and guitar, Tal Bachman and Brent Knudsen on guitar, KoKo Bachman on drums, and Lance Lapointe on bass.
“BTO has truly become a family band again,” Bachman said. “We sound better than ever. We’re playing all the hits, as well as diving deep into the album cuts, and the response from fans has been incredible. We can’t wait to … show off this powerhouse lineup. The BTO sound is BACK!!”
In addition to playing many classic Bachman-Turner Overdrive songs, the band also will be performing hits by Randy’s famous pre-BTO group, The Guess Who, on tour this year.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s 2025 Tour Plans
Bachman-Turner Overdrive will kick off its 2025 tour scheduled with a spring Canadian leg. The trek runs from an April 1 concert in Victoria, British Columbia, through a May 8 show in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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The band also has a U.S. summer tour lined up that will feature The Marshall Tucker Band as co-headliner on many of the dates. The outing get underway on July 18 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and is scheduled through an August 23 performance in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Jefferson Starship will be a special guest at most of BTO’s U.S. shows through a July 26 concert in Huber Heights, Ohio.
Tickets for Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s tour dates are available now via various outlets, including StubHub.
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