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Robbie Bachman
Robbie Bachman
	Bachman in 1974
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Birth name	Robin Peter Kendall Bachman
Also known as	Rob Bachman
Born	February 18, 1953 (age 71); Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Died	January 12, 2023 (age 69)
Occupation(s)	Drummer

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Robin Peter Kendall Bachman (February 18, 1953-January 12, 2023) was a Canadian drummer and the youngest brother of guitarist, singer and songwriter Randy Bachman. He was the original drummer for both the Brave Belt and Bachman–Turner Overdrive bands. He was sometimes credited as "Robin" or "Rob" on the liner notes of Brave Belt and BTO albums.

Biography

While growing up, Bachman practiced the drums at home, often playing along with his older brother Randy. When Robbie was age 18, Randy offered him the Brave Belt drumming job, and Robbie accepted.^[1] Other members of Brave Belt were Chad Allan and Fred Turner. In 1972, another Bachman brother, Tim, joined Brave Belt after the departure of Allan.

When Brave Belt changed their name to Bachman–Turner Overdrive in 1973, Robbie was credited with designing the BTO 'gear' logo.^[2] Robbie co-wrote one of Bachman–Turner Overdrive's biggest hits, "Roll On down the Highway" (with Fred Turner). He remained with BTO until late 1979, after their tour supporting the 1979 album Rock n' Roll Nights had ended. In 1984, he declined to join a reformation of BTO due to licensing issues and Randy Bachman's decision to include Tim Bachman as the second guitarist, instead of Blair Thornton. Bachman later rejoined the Not Fragile line up of BTO for a reunion lasting from 1988 until 1991. In 1991, Randy Bachman left the band and the rest of the group, with replacement guitarist Randy Murray, toured until the end of 2004.

In 2009, Fred Turner and Randy Bachman reunited and began recording a new album, which was released in September 2010 under the name "Bachman & Turner" to coincide with a world tour. Robin Bachman and Blair Thornton had brought a lawsuit against Randy Bachman in an effort to prevent him and Turner from touring under the Bachman–Turner Overdrive or BTO name.

Bachman is semi-retired along with his wife, Chrissy. He is the uncle of musician Tal Bachman.

References

^ Gormley, Peter. 'BTO (Bachman-Turner Overdrive) Frequently Asked Questions' – "7/31/97"
^ 'Robin Bachman Interview' – "XMFan.com"

External links

[1] Gormley, Peter. 'BTO (Bachman-Turner Overdrive) Frequently Asked Questions' – "7/31/97"

[2] 'Robin Bachman Interview' – "XMFan.com"

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 '''Robin Peter Kendall Bachman''' (February 18, 1953-January 12, 2023) was a Canadian drummer and the youngest brother of guitarist, singer and songwriter [[Randy Bachman]]. He was the original drummer for both the [[Brave Belt]] and [[Bachman–Turner Overdrive]] bands. He was sometimes credited as "Robin" or "Rob" on the liner notes of Brave Belt and BTO albums.

v t e Bachman–Turner Overdrive
Billy Chapman Blair Thornton Brent Howard Fred Turner David Reimer Garry Peterson Jim Clench John Cody Marc LaFrance Mick Dalla-Vee Randy Bachman Randy Murray Robbie Bachman Tim Bachman Vince Ditrich
Studio albums	Bachman–Turner Overdrive (1973) Bachman–Turner Overdrive II (1973) Not Fragile (1974) Four Wheel Drive (1975) Head On (1975) Freeways (1977) Street Action (1978) Rock n' Roll Nights (1979) Bachman–Turner Overdrive (1984)
Live albums	Best of Bachman–Turner Overdrive Live (1994) King Biscuit Flower Hour: Bachman–Turner Overdrive (1998)
Compilation albums	Best of B.T.O. (So Far) (1976) You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet (1983) BTO's Greatest (1986) The Anthology (1993) Bachman–Turner Overdrive Gold (2005)
Singles	"Let It Ride" (1974) "Takin' Care of Business" (1974) "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" (1974) "Roll On down the Highway" (1975) "Hey You" (1975) "Down to the Line" (1975) "Take It Like a Man" (1976) "Lookin' Out for #1" (1976) "Jamaica" (1979)
Related articles	Discography