The Guess Who

The Guess Who, a Canadian rock band formed in Winnipeg in 1965, initially gained recognition under the leadership of Chad Allan. The group's early lineup included Bob Ashley on keyboards, Jim Kale on bass, Randy Bachman on guitar, and Garry Peterson on drums. Their first notable single was "Shakin' All Over", a cover of Johnny Kid & The Pirates' song released in 1965. Following the departure of Chad Allan, Burton Cummings became the primary vocalist and keyboardist, leading to the release of their breakthrough album, It's Time, in 1966. The Guess Who's career saw significant milestones with albums such as American Woman (1970), which included the hit single "American Woman", reaching number one on the US charts and becoming an anthem of protest against the Vietnam War. The band's lineup underwent several changes, notably Randy Bachman's departure in 1970 due to personal differences with Burton Cummings. Despite these shifts, the group continued to produce notable works like So Long Bannatyne (1971) and Rockin' (1972). In 1974, they released "Clap for the Wolfman", a tribute to disc-jockey Wolfman Jack, which became one of their last major hits. The Guess Who officially disbanded in 1975 but reunited periodically over the years. The Guess Who were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1987 and received the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement in 2002. In 2018, they released their first album in nearly 20 years, The Future Is What It Used To Be, with a lineup that included Garry Peterson as the sole original member. Full of Love followed in 2023.

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