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Bachman-Turner Overdrive guitarist Tim Bachman dies at 71.

Tim Bachman, a member of the rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive, has died at the age of 71. His death was confirmed by his brother Randy Bachman and his son via social media. Tim founded the band with his brothers and Fred Turner in 1973. The group is most known for its song "Takin' Care of Business," and its single "Let It Ride" landed a spot on the Top 40 list. Tim's death comes just months after his brother and Bachman-Turner Overdrive drummer Robbie died in January at the age of 69.

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Bachman-Turner Overdrive Guitarist Tim Bachman Dies at 71.

Tim Bachman, founding guitarist of Canadian classic rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive, has died at the age of 71 after suffering from brain cancer. Bachman played on the band's first two albums and co-wrote some of their most popular songs, including "Blue Collar" and "Let It Ride." He left the band in 1974 and rejoined in 1984, also leading touring versions of BTO in the late '80s. Bachman was charged twice with sexually assaulting children in recent years, but was found not guilty in one case and had charges stayed in another.

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Bachman-Turner Overdrive Guitarist Tim Bachman Passes Away at 71.

Tim Bachman, the founding guitarist of Bachman-Turner Overdrive, has died at the age of 71. He performed on two of the band's defining records, Bachman-Turner Overdrive and Bachman-Turner Overdrive II. Bachman's son confirmed his death on social media and shared that his father's last words were "I love you Paxton, keep sharing the music." Bachman left the band in 1974 and was replaced by Blair Thornton. He was not inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2014, the same year he faced charges for several sexual offenses.

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Bachman-Turner Overdrive Co-Founder Tim Bachman Passes Away at 71.

Tim Bachman, co-founding guitarist and vocalist for Bachman-Turner Overdrive, has died at the age of 71 following complications from cancer. He formed the Canadian rock band with his brothers Randy and Robbie along with Fred Turner in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in 1973. Some of their hit songs include “Takin’ Care of Business,” “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” and “Roll On Down the Highway.” Bachman-Turner Overdrive was inducted into the Canadian Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. Tim Bachman is survived by his son.

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Bachman-Turner Overdrive Guitarist Tim Bachman Dies at 71

Tim Bachman, the co-founding guitarist and vocalist for Canadian rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive, died at the age of 71 due to complications with cancer. He formed the band with his brothers and Fred Turner, and they became known for their classic rock hits such as "Let It Ride" and "Takin' Care of Business." Bachman left the group after the release of their album "Bachman-Turner Overdrive II" and went on to score his biggest LP with "Not Fragile."

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Bachman-Turner Overdrive Guitarist Tim Bachman Passes Away at 71.

Tim Bachman, co-founding guitarist and vocalist with Bachman-Turner Overdrive, has died at the age of 71. He was part of the Canadian group from 1973 until 1974, appearing on their first two albums before leaving or being fired, according to different sources. He returned in 1984, and bowed out again four years later, launching a career as a realtor in the ‘90s. His brother, drummer Robbie, died in January aged 69.