The Guess Who are a Canadian rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba, best known for their pop rock and psychedelic rock hits from 1968 to 1975. The band originated in 1962 and achieved an international hit single with a cover of "Shakin' All Over" in 1965 under the name Chad Allan and the Expressions. After changing their name to the Guess Who, they found their greatest success in the late 60s and early 70s, under the leadership of singer/keyboardist Burton Cummings and guitarist Randy Bachman, with hit songs including "American Woman", "These Eyes", "No Time" and many others. During their most successful period, the Guess Who released eleven studio albums, all of which reached the charts in Canada and the United States. They may be best known for their 1970 album American Woman, which reached no. 1 in Canada and no. 9 in the United States, while five other albums reached the top ten in Canada.
| Also known as | Chad Allan and the Reflections, Chad Allan and the Expressions, The Guess Who? |
| Origin | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Genres | Rock, hard rock, pop rock, psychedelic rock, garage rock, proto-punk |
| Years active | 1965–1975 (1975), 1977–present |
| Labels | Quality, Scepter, Nimbus 9, RCA Victor, Aquarius, El Mocambo, Intersound |
| Associated acts | Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Brave Belt, Brother |
| Members | Garry Peterson, Leonard Shaw, Derek Sharp, Will Evankovich, Rudy Sarzo |
| Past members | Pre-Guess Who and classic era members, Chad Allan, Bob Ashley, Randy Bachman, Burton Cummings, Bruce Decker, Jim Kale, Greg Leskiw, Donnie McDougall, Garry Peterson, Jim Hooper, Domenic Troiano, Bill Wallace, Kurt Winter See also |
About The Guess Who
Beginning as Allan and the Silvertones in 1958, they were entered into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1987.
Achievement of The Guess Who
They had five live recorded concerts, the first being Together Again in 1983. They went on hiatus from 1975 to 1977.
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Latest information about The Guess Who updated on July 28 2021.
