Randy Bachman and Fred Turner are gearing up to take care of some new business.
The core duo behind legendary Canadian rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive has reunited after nearly two decades, according to a press release.
The reunion between the 66-year-old music veterans reportedly came about after Bachman asked his old bandmate to sing on his forthcoming CD Rock ’n’ Roll is the Only Way Out.
The pair are expected to officially announce their renewed partnership — which includes an album and tour — at a news conference in Winnipeg early next week. But don’t expect former bandmates Rob Bachman and Blair Thornton to be along for the ride. They’re suing Bachman and Turner to prevent them from using the BTO handle in the comeback venture.
During their ’70s heyday, BTO earned more than 120 platinum albums in 20 countries and topped the charts with Can-rock classics like Takin’ Care of Business, You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet, Let it Ride, Roll on Down the Highway and Hey You.
—Darryl Sterdan