Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s Tim Bachman Dead at 71

Tim Bachman, the co-founding guitarist, and vocalist with Bachman-Turner Overdrive, died at the age of 71 on April 28.

He was part of Bachman-Turner Overdrive from 1973 until 1974, appearing on their first two albums before parting ways with the band. He returned in 1984, only to walk out again four years later, launching a career as a realtor in the ‘90s. His brother, drummer Robbie, died in January aged 69. Randy Bachman and Fred Turner both remain alive.

Tims’s Son broke the news on social media. “My Dad passed this afternoon,” his son Ryder wrote on Facebook. “Thank you, everyone, for the kind words. Grateful I got to spend some time with him at the end. Grab yer loved ones and hug ’em close, ya never know how long you have.” He later added that Tim’s final words were: “I love you… Share the music.”