R.I.P. Tim Bachman (1951 - 2023)

 

 

Tim Bachman, a founding member of the Canadian rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive, has died. He was 71.

Randy Bachman confirmed the death of his brother through his manager on Sunday.

Tim Bachman's son, Paxton Bachman, posted on Facebook that his father died Friday, explaining that he got a call last week from the care home where his father was staying, telling him that his dad's condition had worsened and that later tests revealed cancer throughout his brain.

Tim Bachman was a Canadian musician and guitarist best known for his work with the rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO). Born on June 1, 1951, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Tim is the younger brother of Randy Bachman, who co-founded BTO as well as the earlier bands The Guess Who and Brave Belt.

Tim Bachman joined BTO in 1973 as the rhythm guitarist and vocalist. He played on the band's first three albums, which were all commercially successful and included hits such as "Takin' Care of Business" and "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet." However, Tim left the band in 1977 due to personal and creative differences.

After leaving BTO, Tim continued to perform and record music. He released several solo albums in the 1980s and 1990s, and he also played with various other bands and musicians. In 2014, he reunited with his brother Randy and other former BTO members for a brief tour.

Aside from his music career, Tim Bachman has worked as a producer and engineer for other artists. He also holds a degree in engineering and has worked in that field.

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