Bachman & Turner: Live At The Roseland Ballroom, NYC

The duo are still rollin’ on down the highway.

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f fans of Bachman-Turner Overdrive were thrilled when guitarist Randy Bachman and bassist CF Turner reconnected to perform some old classics back in 2010, the ensuing self-titled debut from Bachman & Turner caused even greater celebrations still.

Although both protagonists are now pushing 70, their voices remain strong ’n’ grizzled, and neither had lost the knack of composing anthemic yet sturdily built hard-rock anthems – music for lumberjack shirt-wearing truck drivers, if you will.

This durable double set focuses mainly upon BTO-era perennials such as You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet, Takin’ Care Of Business and Sledgehammer, though the newer likes of Rollin’ Along, That’s What It Is and Slave To The Rhythm are not to be sniffed at.

Dave Ling
Dave Ling

Dave Ling was a co-founder of Classic Rock magazine. His words have appeared in a variety of music publications, including RAW, Kerrang!, Metal Hammer, Prog, Rock Candy, Fireworks and Sounds. Dave’s life was shaped in 1974 through the purchase of a copy of Sweet’s album ‘Sweet Fanny Adams’, along with early gig experiences from Status Quo, Rush, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Yes and Queen. As a lifelong season ticket holder of Crystal Palace FC, he is completely incapable of uttering the word ‘Br***ton’.