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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