September 27

 Randy Bachman

September 27, 1943

Randy Bachman co-founded The Guess Who in 1965 and became one of the band's principal guitarists and songwriters. He played on many of the group's best-known recordings, including the albums Wheatfield Soul, Canned Wheat, and American Woman. After leaving The Guess Who in 1970, he formed Brave Belt with Chad Allan before launching a new project that would bring him even greater commercial success.

In 1973, Bachman formed Bachman-Turner Overdrive with his brothers Robbie and Tim Bachman and Fred Turner. As a guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist, he helped lead the group through a string of successful albums and hit songs including "Takin' Care of Business," "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet," and "Roll On Down the Highway." His guitar work became a defining part of the band's sound throughout the 1970s.

After the original run of Bachman-Turner Overdrive ended, Bachman continued recording, touring, and participating in reunions with both The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive. He remains active in music in 2026.

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Meatloaf

September 27, 1947 – January 20, 2022

Born Marvin Lee Aday, Meat Loaf began his recording career in the late 1960s and spent several years performing in rock and theatrical productions before achieving widespread success. His breakthrough came with Bat Out of Hell in 1977, a collaboration with songwriter Jim Steinman that became one of the best-selling albums in rock history. His powerful vocals and dramatic stage presence helped make songs such as "Bat Out of Hell," "Paradise by the Dashboard Light," and "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad" enduring favorites.

Throughout the late 1970s and beyond, Meat Loaf continued recording and touring while maintaining a career that blended rock music with theatrical storytelling. He released numerous albums over the following decades and returned to major commercial success with Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell in 1993, which featured the hit "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)."

His work with Jim Steinman and the Bat Out of Hell albums established him as one of rock's most recognizable performers.

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