Bachman–Turner Overdrive to receive designated street in Winnipeg

CBC Music

· Posted: Apr 15, 2025 11:46 AM EDT | Last Updated: 12 minutes ago

Winnipeg rockers Bachman-Turner Overdrive are being honoured by their location metropolis with a thoroughfare named aft the band. 

A conception of the Disraeli Bridge Roadway volition aptly beryllium called Bachman-Turner Overdrive pursuing a dedication ceremonial connected April 18.

City councillors Markus Chambers and Ross Eadie announced the designation, with Chambers explaining to the Winnipeg Sun that Bachman-Turner Overdrive "is portion of the soundtrack of Winnipeg."

"Their euphony shaped a procreation and inspired countless artists crossed Canada and beyond," helium said. "We're arrogant to admit their roots present successful our metropolis with this honorary naming."

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"At 81, Randy Bachman is inactive producing hits," said Eadie, who enactment distant a question for the naming successful 2024. "60 Years Ago is a almighty reminder that this is simply a vibrant metropolis afloat of philharmonic history."

Bachman-Turner Overdrive formed successful the '70s with Robbie Bachman, Tim Bachman, Randy Bachman and Fred Turner, and recovered occurrence with hits specified arsenic Takin' Care of Business and Let it Ride. The radical was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame astatine the 2014 Juno Awards.

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Bachman-Turner Overdrive's existent lineup includes Randy Bachman and his son, Tal Bachman, as Robbie Bachman and Tim Bachman died successful 2023.

The set is currently playing shows crossed Canada for the Back successful Overdrive 2025 circuit and volition beryllium joined by Turner for prime shows.