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Blair Montgomery Thornton (born July 23, 1950) is a Canadian guitarist and songwriter most widely known for his work with the rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO). He also played in the band Crosstown Bus prior to joining BTO.
Bachman & Turner's tour and album plans resulted in a lawsuit by Rob Bachman and Blair Thornton regarding ownership of the band name and related trademarks. [28] Rob Bachman and Blair Thornton claim that US and Canadian rights in the BTO name and trademark were transferred to Rob Bachman, Blair Thornton and Fred Turner when Randy Bachman ...
The album marks the debut of guitarist Blair Thornton, who, unlike his predecessor Tim Bachman, is billed on the album liner notes as "second lead guitar". [5] Thornton's dual-guitar work with Randy Bachman is a prominent feature on many Not Fragile tracks.
These names are said to cause confusion with the names 'Bachman-Turner Overdrive' and 'BTO', resulting in potential damages to Robbie Bachman and Blair Thornton. [9] There appears to be a general legal agreement that one can perform under one's own legal names, so Randy Bachman and Fred Turner were billed as 'Bachman & Turner' on recordings and ...
"Take It Like a Man" is a 1975 song written by Fred Turner and Blair Thornton, and first recorded by Canadian rock group Bachman–Turner Overdrive (BTO) for their December, 1975 album Head On. The lead vocal is provided by Turner.
Best of B.T.O. (So Far) (1976, Mercury Records) is a compilation album by Bachman–Turner Overdrive that contains material from their first five studio albums. "Gimme Your Money Please," a cut from the band's 1973 debut album, was released as a single in 1976 to support this greatest hits package.
Blair Thornton - 2nd lead guitar, backing vocals; Robbie Bachman - drums; Disc Two/Tracks 17–18: Fred Turner - guitar, lead vocals; Jim Clench - bass guitar, lead vocals; Blair Thornton - lead guitar, backing vocals; Robbie Bachman - drums
The lead vocal is provided by Randy Bachman. There were rumors circulated that Randy Bachman directed the lyrics of "Hey You" at former bandmate Burton Cummings, who had publicly stated that Bachman would never make it in the music business again following his departure from The Guess Who.