Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond

Randy Bachman

Jul 16, 2024

01:01:54

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Canadian guitarist and songwriter Randy Bachman reflects on his hits with The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive. He shares insights on his musical journey, songwriting process, influences like Chuck Berry and The Beatles, and innovative guitar techniques. Bachman also discusses battling five cancers and his two-year cancer-free status.

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Randy Bachman's transition from classical violin to guitar was influenced by Lenny Bro's diverse guitar styles, shaping his unique musical approach.

Bachman's emphasis on writing good songs and incorporating elements from iconic musicians like Chuck Berry led to his success in bands like Bachman Turner Overdrive.

The hit songs 'These Eyes' and 'American Woman' showcase Bachman's creative process, from chance encounters inspiring melodies to unique sound experimentation.

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The Musical Journey of Randy Bachman

Randy Bachman, renowned guitarist and songwriter, reflects on his musical upbringing, detailing how he transitioned from classical violin to guitar following a humbling experience in a symphony audition. Bachman shares how influential guitarists like Lenny Bro introduced him to diverse guitar styles, leading to his distinctive approach to music composition. He emphasizes the importance of writing good songs, inspired by Lenny Bro's advice, which propelled him to success.

Intro

2min

Randy Bachman's Musical Journey and Songwriting Insights

16min

Exploration of Songwriting and Mentorship with Ads for Identity Theft Protection and Tech Resources

4min

Musical Inspiration, Collaboration, and Solo Creation

11min

Exploring the Continuous Soundtrack of Creativity and Identity Theft Protection

5min

Musical Influences and Songwriting Techniques

14min

Recording a British-invasion Style Rock Hit and Innovative Guitar Techniques

16min

Randy Bachman's Reflections on Battling Five Cancers and Music Career

3min

Randy Bachman is the Canadian guitarist and songwriter behind a slew of hits with the bands The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive. Although he was based far from the '60s powerhouse music scenes of Laurel Canyon and Swinging London, Bachman first made a name for himself performing across the Great White North.

On today’s episode Bruce Headlam talks to Randy who dissects his hits including “American Woman” and “These Eyes.” He also explains how he became one of the great guitarists of his generation.

You can hear a playlist of some of our favorite Randy Bachman songs HERE.

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