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The Guess Who on Tour

The current version of The Guess Who may feature only one original member — drummer Garry Peterson — but the group's signature mix of tough bluesy rock and tender pop harmonies remains intact. Supported by a crew that includes multi-instrumentalist Leonard Shaw (a member since 1991), former Quiet Riot bassist Rudy Sarzo, Styx/Tommy Shaw sideman Will Evankovich and singer/guitarist Derek Sharp, Peterson spearheaded The Guess Who's first album in over 23 years, The Future Is What It Used to Be, in 2018. While that record hews toward a sleazy, Southern-rockin' sound that befits Sharp's brash, belt-it-out vocal style, their setlists are stacked with classics from the Burton Cummings/Randy Bachman–era golden years.

The Guess Who in Concert

Where many of Canada's most notable '60s-rock exports moved to the States to further their careers, The Guess Who not only kept their feet planted in their native Winnipeg, Manitoba, their Canadianness was integral to both their identity and their success. Guitarist Randy Bachman, bassist Jim Kale and drummer Garry Peterson originally joined forces in the garage combo Chad Allan & the Expressions, who scored a hit in 1965 with their version of "Shakin' All Over." In an attempt to pique curious deejays' interest, the band's label sent out copies of the single to radio stations in sleeves branded with the words "guess who?" The ploy was almost too successful: with deejays mistakenly referring to the group as "Guess Who" on-air, the band opted to rebrand, a change that portended Allan's departure (due to tour-related exhaustion) and the promotion of new keyboardist Burton Cummings to the lead-vocal role. With Cummings at the helm, The Guess Who put their prairie pride front and center on 1969's Wheatfield Soul, whose elegant lead single "These Eyes" kickstarted their takeover of rock-radio playlists on both sides of the border for many years to come. Following the release of 1970's American Woman — whose seething title track became an instant anti-war anthem — Bachman left the group, eventually hitting equally lofty levels of success with Bachman-Turner Overdrive. Cummings kept the hit parade rolling into the mid '70s with perennial anthems like "Share the Land" and "Clap for the Wolfman," before dissolving the band in 1975. A few years later, Kale and Peterson secured ownership of the band name and — both together and separately — have commandeered various Guess Who lineups over the years, occasionally reuniting with Cummings and Bachman for special one-off performances.

Reviews

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 1036 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fantastic show!

    by TD on 3/27/24Blue Ocean Music Hall - Salisbury

    I have seen a lot of shows over the last couple of years and this one was near the top. Like many bands from this era, all the original members are no longer there, but don't let this fact minimize the performance and celebration of their great music. The band is really tight and entertaining. If they are still around in a couple years, I will probably go see them again. I loved the show! Note to Blue Ocean: Keep people from standing up near the stage that didn't pay for front row seats!

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Don’t Give Me No Hand Me Down Band

    by Outrider on 3/26/24

    Unless Bachman and Cummings are playing, it’s not the real Guess Who. I was fooled by false advertising several years ago by this tribute band, who, despite legal challenges, continue to use the original group name. Rain might do a good imitation of the Beatles, but at least they don’t claim to be the real McCoy. Nobody sings like Burton Cummings!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Guess Who was Great...

    by Neg567 on 3/26/24Blue Ocean Music Hall - Salisbury

    As always, a great show. Lots of energy, and fabulous songs!!! Keep them coming back!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Guess Played their best

    by Finn on 3/26/24Blue Ocean Music Hall - Salisbury

    Guess Who put on a great show at Blue Ocean Music Hall. Musicians played some terrific guitar solos and the vocals were true and sharp . Everyone around us enjoyed the show. All my favorite guess who classics were played !!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Rock night

    by Swami on 3/26/24Blue Ocean Music Hall - Salisbury

    The Blue Ocean is a nice venue to see bands. The Guess Who show was very entertaining, it was not just playing music but crowd interaction and stories, good musicians

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Guess Who

    by Cindy on 3/26/24Blue Ocean Music Hall - Salisbury

    Fantastic show. Highly recommend. The singer has a great voice and fantastic. He is so energetic and funny! Bank is excellent.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Guess Who Blue Ocean

    by These Eyes on 3/26/24Blue Ocean Music Hall - Salisbury

    I was very surprised at the quality of the performance, I have been a fan of the Guess Who for 55 years. I felt that this band was very close to the original and very entertaining. The guitar play might even be better than the original. The venue was enjoyable, and sits right on the ocean, as in the waves, breaking on the building.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Guess Who

    by Josephr on 3/20/24The Showroom at the Golden Nugget - Las Vegas

    Outstanding performance!! A change in personnel that has coalesced into a great band!! Definitely worth seeing!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Better and Better

    by zantac on 3/19/24The Showroom at the Golden Nugget - Las Vegas

    The Guess Who is being sued by former members of the band, who did write some of the hits. But the band is now better without them! The lead singer, Derrick Sharp is a dynamic individual and voice that is a must see. The other guitarist (Michael Steratore) is an amazing talent, and now they have added Greg Smith on base (previously seen with Tommy James and the Shondells and the Happy Together tour) and Ted Zigzag (really?) on keyboards. Yes, they do the hits that we all come to hear, and they do some new material as well. Behind the band is the original drummer, Gary Peterson, who has been banging the skins for 74 years. This is the best version of Canada's #1 Rock export ever seen. They are a joy to watch and listen to!

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Nice but could have been better.

    by Dkuhrts on 3/18/24The Showroom at the Golden Nugget - Las Vegas

    Venue was nice. Guess Who should have played nothing but their hits. Two third of the songs I wasn't familiar with.