World Record attempt. By Greg Pratt from Exclaim.ca
As previously reported, Canada attempted to gather a record-setting amount of guitarists playing simultaneously, when last summer a mere 1,623 six-stringers convened in Toronto to play Neil Young's "Helpless." They fell a bit short of that particular pinnacle, which is 1,802 guitarists playing at the same time (Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" in the apparently very rocking Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany). Well, were taking another shot at the Guinness record.
As previously reported, Canada attempted to gather a record-setting amount of guitarists playing simultaneously, when last summer a mere 1,623 six-stringers convened in Toronto to play Neil Young's "Helpless." They fell a bit short of that particular pinnacle, which is 1,802 guitarists playing at the same time (Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" in the apparently very rocking Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany). Well, were taking another shot at the Guinness record.
It's not totally out of the question to think it was the mopey nature of "Helpless" that contributed to the "small" turnout last time, so the organizers this time around chose a much more energetic tune: Bachman Turner Overdrive's Canuck classic "Takin' Care of Business", a song which, we must admit, would sound totally awesome if 8,000 jazzed-up Canadians were playing it at the same time.
Apparently, we want this record, and we want it bad, so if you're in the area and have at least some talent on the gee-tar, come take care of business. The event goes down at 7 p.m. on May 27, at General Motors Centre, Oshawa, ON. Find out more here.
Surely, Canada doesn't want to have to try this a third time, right?
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Congratulations to the Winners.
Randy would like to thank everyone who entered the Vinyl Tap contest. Congratulations to the winners.
Randy would like to thank everyone who entered the Vinyl Tap contest. Congratulations to the winners.
First Prize: (Trip to Toronto, concert tix)
Brian Cutler
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Second Prize: (Gibson Guitar)
Marie Blosh
London, Ontario
Greg Gale
Victoria, British Columbia
Bachman & Turner To Unite For New Album, Worldwide Tour
WINNIPEG, MB-- Randy Bachman and Fred Turner have announced they are currently in the studio recording a new album of original material to be released in 2010 through E1 Music Canada and embark on a world-wide tour, kicking off at the Sweden Rock Festival on June 12, 2010.
WINNIPEG, MB-- Randy Bachman and Fred Turner have announced they are currently in the studio recording a new album of original material to be released in 2010 through E1 Music Canada and embark on a world-wide tour, kicking off at the Sweden Rock Festival on June 12, 2010.
Over a four year run Bachman and Turner (as leaders of BTO) earned a staggering 120 platinum, gold and silver disks notching up hits in over 20 countries. The hard rock quartet reached #1 on both the Billboard singles and album charts as well as placing a half dozen more songs in the Top 50. "Takin' Care of Business", "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet", "Let It Ride", "Roll On Down the Highway", "Hey You", "Blue Collar", "Not Fragile", "Four Wheel Drive", "Looking Out For #1", "My Wheels Won't Turn" - all classic rock anthems written by Bachman and Turner.
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Vinyl Tap Live: Guitarology 101
In a rare and unique event, Randy Bachman, who is often referred to as the "architect of Canadian rock n' roll," will bring his award-winning radio program, Randy's Vinyl Tap, to live audiences at CBC's Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto.
In a rare and unique event, Randy Bachman, who is often referred to as the "architect of Canadian rock n' roll," will bring his award-winning radio program, Randy's Vinyl Tap, to live audiences at CBC's Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto.
Known for his master story-telling and his voluminous musical knowledge, Randy Bachman take fans on an entertaining journey in "Guitarology 101."
Listen and, for the first time, watch as a part of music history unfolds - from Fender Telecaster, Gibson Les Paul to Gretsch - and is recreated - from echo, flanging, distortion to overdrive - to showcase effects heard on some of the greatest records in the world.
Joining Randy Bachman is Denise McCann and the Randy Bachman Band in an experience, like no other. This two-hour live affair promises music lovers an intimate and unforgettable evening with one of the greatest rock icons of our time.
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Takin' Care Of Business by Bob Lefsetz
When you play Guitar Hero and it's a song that you particularly feel, like Santana's "Black Magic Woman", when you hit those notes Carlos plays with such sustain you grab the body of your plastic guitar with two hands and shake it, the same way I saw Jimi Hendrix do it at the Bushnell back in '68. I never got good enough on the real thing to know exactly what's happening, but when the stars do this the sound changes, it's a triumphant moment exceeding any gold medal performance.
When you play Guitar Hero and it's a song that you particularly feel, like Santana's "Black Magic Woman", when you hit those notes Carlos plays with such sustain you grab the body of your plastic guitar with two hands and shake it, the same way I saw Jimi Hendrix do it at the Bushnell back in '68. I never got good enough on the real thing to know exactly what's happening, but when the stars do this the sound changes, it's a triumphant moment exceeding any gold medal performance.
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Interview from Modern Guitar Magazine by Rick Landers
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Before Randy Bachman's show at the Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia, this past summer, Modern Guitars dropped by backstage for a brief chat. Randy and crew were relaxed and easy going giving me an opportunity to ask him a few questions about his guitars and music, as well as Vinyl Tap, his coast-to-coast radio program that's broadcast across his native Canada. Resting next to a wall was Bachman's gold top Gibson Les Paul, his axe of choice and one that he said nailed the Guess Who sound, better than any other guitar he'd played for years. The LP's a sub-eight pounder that he can play night after night without irritating the rotator cuff that he had repaired in 2007. But, it was clear that Randy loved the guitar and its gritty crunch...
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