Legendary rock and roll band BACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE has returned with their first new music in over 25 years, releasing the single “60 Years Ago”. The track pays tribute to the rich musical heritage of Winnipeg, a city that has given rise to some of the most influential songwriters in history. This release coincides with BTO’s highly anticipated Back In Overdrive Tour 2025, a 22-date trek across Canada set to begin on April 1 in Victoria, British Columbia. Joining them on the road will be fellow Canadian rock staples APRIL WINE and HEADPINS, who will serve as support acts. Proceeds from “60 Years Ago” will benefit The Bridge To Nowhere charity ride, a collaborative initiative between Brothers Of The Fork and Hockey Helps The Homeless.
“As a thank-you to Winnipeg, the city that shaped us, I wrote a song called ’60 Years Ago’,” Randy Bachman states. “It features Tal Bachman, KoKo Bachman and me, with Fred Turner on vocals, and features an incredible guitar solo from Neil Young. This song is our tribute to Winnipeg, the place where we grew up as teenagers in the ’60s, a time when the city’s music scene was exploding. It was the Liverpool of North America, a melting pot of incredible talents. Everyone I’ve talked to who spent time in Winnipeg and witnessed that musical explosion is excited to hear this song, and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating it.”
In 2023, Bachman revived BTO, the legendary rock and roll band behind worldwide hits such as “Takin’ Care Of Business” and “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet”, and has continued to tour throughout 2024, and now into 2025. Led by Bachman, BTO has recently revamped its lineup.
“BTO has truly become a family band again,” Bachman exclaims. “My son Tal Bachman on guitar, my daughter-in-law KoKo Bachman on drums, and our friends Lance Lapointe on bass and Brent Knudsen on guitar. We sound better than ever. We’re playing all the hits, as well as diving deep into the album cuts, and the response from fans has been incredible.
“We can’t wait to tour Canada in April and May and show off this powerhouse lineup. The BTO sound is BACK!!”.
BACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE will also perform hits from THE GUESS WHO, the iconic classic rock group which Bachman co-founded with Burton Cummings. The BTO legacy lives on, promising unforgettable performances and a continued impact on the ever-evolving rock landscape.
