The Guess Who is a renowned Canadian rock band that originated in Winnipeg, Manitoba. With a discography of eleven studio albums, all achieving chart success in both Canada and the United States, the band has left an indelible mark on the music industry. Their iconic 1970 album, American Woman, soared to the number one spot in Canada and secured the ninth position in the United States, while five other albums made it to the top ten in Canada. The Guess Who also made a significant impact on the music charts with fourteen Top 40 singles in the United States and over thirty in their native Canada.
During the late 60s and early 70s, The Guess Who experienced their peak under the dynamic leadership of singer/keyboardist Burton Cummings and guitarist Randy Bachman, delivering timeless hits like “American Woman”, “These Eyes”, “No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature”, and “No Time”. Following Randy Bachman’s departure in 1970, Kurt Winter joined the group, leading to the release of their best-selling album, Share the Land, which featured hits such as “Hand Me Down World”, “Hang On To Your Life”, “Albert Flasher”, “Clap for the Wolfman”, “Runnin’ Back to Saskatoon”, “Star Baby”, and “Glamour Boy”.
After the exit of lead singer Burton Cummings in 1975, The Guess Who officially disbanded. However, the band members reunited for a brief tour of significant cultural venues in Canada in 1983 and later embarked on a more extensive reunion tour from 2000 to 2003, showcasing their enduring legacy and musical influence.