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He became a founding member of the Guess Who and, later, of Bachman–Turner Overdrive, two bands that established his name as a guitarist, singer, and songwriter working in the English language. Between and beyond those bands, he was also part of the shorter-lived groups Brave Belt, Ironhorse, and Union, and he recorded as a solo artist throughout various points in his career.\n\nAs a songwriter and singer, Bachman wrote and performed \"Takin' Care of Business\" and \"You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet,\" two songs that became fixtures of rock radio. His work as a composer and recording artist extended beyond performance into broadcasting: he hosted Vinyl Tap, a weekly music program on CBC Radio, bringing his knowledge of recorded music to a national audience.\n\nThe honors Bachman received over the course of his career reflect the breadth of his standing within Canada and beyond. He was made an Officer of the Order of Canada and received both the Order of Manitoba and the Governor General's Performing Arts Award. He was also inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame. 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