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The Guess Who

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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 1026 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Old School Rock at its finest!

    by Z man on 3/14/24The Paramount Theatre (Middletown, NY) - Middletown

    It was a great evening with the band "The Guess Who"who played absolutely fantastic. They played lots of old hits and some new ones from their latest album. All in all I would see them again.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Guess Who

    by postman on 3/13/24The Paramount Theatre (Middletown, NY) - Middletown

    Very good group,not what expected, I would definitely see them again

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Guess Who

    by Jaybird on 3/13/24The Paramount Theatre (Middletown, NY) - Middletown

    Great show full of energy and great music. Derek and the band put on an amazing show. Have seen them many times and they just keep getting better..

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The guess who.

    by Fella on 3/12/24The Paramount Theatre (Middletown, NY) - Middletown

    I thought they were awesome. Every song was spot on. I liked how the drummer took the crowd through the years of the band . Highly recommend

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great

    by hrwolfe on 2/18/24Fred Kavli Theatre- B of A Performing Arts Center,Thousand Oaks - Thousand Oaks

    We saw BTO a few months back and it set me wondering who we were going to see this night. All was explained and the show was really something. If they are getting near your town it is worth your time. Stunning bit of R&R. They play a long variety of GW tunes and of course at 70, I knew of nothing after about 1972. The "New"stuff is very worthy.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Such a great show

    by Cindy on 2/16/24The Magnolia - El Cajon

    Loved every minute of the concert performed by the Guess Who. Both new and old members alike wowed the audience. Such fun. Look forward to them coming back again,great venue at the Magnolia.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Guess who concert

    by Bill on 2/14/24Fred Kavli Theatre- B of A Performing Arts Center,Thousand Oaks - Thousand Oaks

    Great vocals and musicians, super crowd interaction, really enjoyed the show

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Performance

    by Merrill on 2/14/24Fred Kavli Theatre- B of A Performing Arts Center,Thousand Oaks - Thousand Oaks

    Great walk through the classics and some new releases. Well executed performance

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing show, it had a strong energy

    by Hector on 2/13/24Fred Kavli Theatre- B of A Performing Arts Center,Thousand Oaks - Thousand Oaks

    The band with the new members had a good energy and great musicians. The show was amazing.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    10 stars!!!!

    by Tracy on 2/13/24Fred Kavli Theatre- B of A Performing Arts Center,Thousand Oaks - Thousand Oaks

    This concert was amazing….I have been to many concerts over the years and this was seriously in the top 5! Thank you!!