Fred Turner (Bachman-Turner Overdrive)

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He was the bass player who took care of business.

 

Recommended to Randy Bachman by Neil Young, Charles Frederick Turner is the “T” in BTO aka, the mighty Bachman-Turner-Overdrive. An accomplished singer, guitarist, composer – that’s CFT’s lead vocals on a few of Canadian band’s most recognizable hits including “Let It Ride,” and “Roll On Down the Highway” among others.

 

A pocket player now favors extended range (see below) and who plays to the song – Turner has occasionally reunited with his band-mates over the years, and has recorded and toured with Randy under the Bachman & Turner moniker.

 

 

Fred Turner Sound & Vision….

 

“Let It Ride” https://youtu.be/S13DozOsAu8

 

“Roll On Down the Highway” https://youtu.be/Gi0Opxwyino

 

“Takin’ Care of Business” with Paul Shaffer: https://youtu.be/ybtl9qVFAjc