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179. Bachman-Turner Overdrive

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179.  Bachman-Turner Overdrive

With selections on this list (and within the actual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame itself) we can hear people moan about how their just isn’t enough “real” Rock and Roll bands listed. We have a feeling that those who feel that way would have no issue if Bachman-Turner Overdrive were to find itself in the Hall.

As the 70’s saw Progressive Rock emerge and the beginnings of Disco begin, many bemoaned the lack of a straight up basic Rock and Roll band. The Canadian group; BTO were one of the few basic guitar driven groups who were able to crack radio. Their formula was a simple one of just playing “old time Rock and Roll” of which they were one of the best of the decade to do so. Despite the hits they have, our wager is that if the Hall looks toward the frozen tundra of Winnipeg for a selection they might likely look to Randy Bachman previous band in the Guess Who. Come to think of it, we would actually be surprised if they looked at Winnipeg at all.

 

 

 

Why They Will Get In:

Their hits still receive Classic Rock radio play which keeps their legacy alive.

 

Why They Won’t Get In:

They have not been dubbed as a groundbreaking band.

 

Nominated In:

Never

 

Essential Albums:

Bachman-Turner Overdrive II (1973)

Not Fragile (1974)

Four Wheel Drive (1975)

 

Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee:

Let It Ride (From Bachman-Turner Overdrive II, 1973)

Takin’ Care of Business (From Bachman Turner Overdrive II, 1973)

Roll on Down the Highway (From Not Fragile, 1974)

You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet (From Not Fragile, 1974)

Hey You (From Four Wheel Drive, 1975)

 

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Should Bachman-Turner Overdrive be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 91.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 6.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 1.1%
No opinion. - 0.4%
No way! - 0.7%

The Bullet Points

  • Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 1998
  • Country of Origin: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • Why they will get in:

    Their hits still receive Classic Rock radio play which keeps their legacy alive.

     

     

     

  • Why they won't get in:

    They have not been dubbed as a groundbreaking band.

     

  • Nominated in: Never
  • Essential Albums:

    Bachman-Turner Overdrive II (1973)
    Not Fragile (1974)
    Four Wheel Drive (1975)

  • Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee:

    Let It Ride (From Bachman-Turner Overdrive II, 1973)
    Takin’ Care of Business (From Bachman Turner Overdrive II, 1973)
    Roll on Down the Highway (From Not Fragile, 1974)
    You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet (From Not Fragile, 1974)
    Hey You (From Four Wheel Drive, 1975)

Should Bachman-Turner Overdrive be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 91.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 6.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 1.1%
No opinion. - 0.4%
No way! - 0.7%
Last modified on Monday, 26 June 2023 23:31

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