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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 1073 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    excellent show

    by badleg1 on 9/12/09Penn's Peak - Jim Thorpe

    from the artists to light show to seats to sound everything was excellent, their cd we bought we did not care for it didnt sound right

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    The Guess Who

    by Princessncallie on 8/2/09Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino - Coarsegold

    The concert itself was very good but it was a little disheartening when we showed up thinking we had reserved seats and it was general admission, first come first serve. My party had tickets with an actual row number and assigned seats but we were told when we arrived that we go sit any where in the "gold" section. This was the first event that we attended at the Chuckchansi Gold Resort so we were unaware of the seating arrangements. Still, if the seating was general admission for the price we paid, it would have been nice to know.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    GUESS WHO ROCKS !!!

    by Jukeboxluvr on 8/2/09Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino - Coarsegold

    The concert was absolutely awesome. They still know how to entertain us baby boomers. Sure hope they come back again !!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Guess Who

    by figgy333 on 8/2/09Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino - Coarsegold

    I've been a fan for forty years since I grew up with them in Canada. Who would know that I would finally get to see them in a podunk little town in California . Often times the old rock or country bands sound dated , "has-beens" who can't seem to give up the star life. Not so for these guys. By adding a couple of younger guys who sounds amazingly like the original players, they've updated and yet still retain their original attraction. Wonderful show!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    A Memorable Event

    by Izzy1956 on 7/18/09Del Mar Fairgrounds - Del Mar

    Growing up listening to The Guess Who in the 70s, I wasn't sure what to expect from this group after almost 40 years. After all, there are only three original memers left in the band and securing a lead singer that would even come close to Randy Bachman is never an easy undertaking. All my doubts we laid to rest when the band performed their first number. Lead singer Derek Sharp's incredible voice rivals that of Bachman. The three veterans - Jim Kale (bass/vocals), Leonard Shaw (keys/flute/vocals), and Garry Peterson (drums/vocals) - didn't miss a lick in their performance. Lead guitarist Laurie MacKenzie provided some fresh sounds to the band's classic music. The event was a memorable one which I will keep for years to come.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Guess Who was outstanding!

    by jdgopher on 7/16/09Del Mar Fairgrounds - Del Mar

    Our seats were great and I was amazed at how good they sounded. One of the best concerts I have been to.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    they were good

    by zooey on 7/16/09Belterra Casino Resort and Spa - Belterra

    The lead singer had a good voice and overall the group was just good. I thought they were very unpolished as a group. Something you would have expected from amateurs and not professionals. I would not recommend this act.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Guess Who

    by california9439 on 7/16/09Del Mar Fairgrounds - Del Mar

    The group was fantastic. We had no idea what we were in for. We had never attended this groups concert before. For some reason we thought it was going to be the Who , LOL, anyhow, they were very entertaining and kept you into the entrie show the whole time. They started out slow and we were worried that it was going to be a waste of our 74 bucks to see them "with our seats" and to our amazement we can't wait to see them next year. The lead singer was great.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    it brought back old beautiful memories

    by inay on 7/16/09Del Mar Fairgrounds - Del Mar

    ha ha ha he he....how many concerts have you seen when the original band member said this "I can't move too much now since I have two titatium hip replacements" that was Mitch Ryder and their music is just as awesome when I was young. Love all the songs by The Guess Who specially when they sang "This Eyes" and American Woman

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Guess Who

    by Pavo on 7/16/09Del Mar Fairgrounds - Del Mar

    Brought me back to a younger day. I couldn't believe I still knew the words to almost every song. What a great way to spend an evening out. Hats off to the band.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    What a surprise...what a treat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    by spyglass on 7/15/09Del Mar Fairgrounds - Del Mar

    I was not expecting such a great show from Mitch Ryder! He is fantastic and just as good as he was when I was a kid! I'll buy your new CD! The Guess Who, what can I say? Great, fun, talented. I loved the show!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Guess Who is AWESOME

    by DanPolo on 7/13/09Belterra Casino Resort and Spa - Belterra

    Got to see my favorite band after 13 years and they were great as usual Dying to see them again...

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    A Blast From the Past! Their music rocks!

    by DerbyPatty on 7/13/09Belterra Casino Resort and Spa - Belterra

    It was fun listening to the Guess Who. They sounded great and they were very entertaining.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fantastic show!

    by Jeannette on 7/13/09Belterra Casino Resort and Spa - Belterra

    I liked the fact that the concert was at a small venue. The volume/sound was not overpowering. There were two original band members, but the newcomers (vocalist and lead guitarist) were perfect accompaniment and made the whole show very energetic. In between songs, the band members would engage the audience with backdrop stories about the upcoming songs or cute stories about eash other. This concert was very entertaining and affordable. I got more for my $.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Guess Who was outstanding!

    by DanD on 7/13/09Belterra Casino Resort and Spa - Belterra

    New lead singer could give Burton Cummings a run for his money. Great singer and guitarist. Knew how to work the audience and how to interact with the rest of the band.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    The Guess Who only average

    by gasman on 7/12/09Belterra Casino Resort and Spa - Belterra

    I love the Guess Who. I love their music and their songs. I saw them about a year or so ago at the Belterra Casino and thought it was a great concert. This time, not so much. They used a different lead singer than before and the song tracks seemed to have no pattern. I did not enjoy the long guitar solos that seemed to go on forever and I couldn't wait until it was over. The previous lead singer was much better. I still enjoyed it when they performed their old hits but didn't care much for the new stuff. While I will still be a big fan, I probably won't attend the next concert if they return. Sorry guys.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Guess Who at Belterra

    by LTMED6 on 7/12/09Belterra Casino Resort and Spa - Belterra

    The band only had 2 original members but they were every bit as good as the full band. Great show. Vocals from lead singer very good. The original drummer in his sixties showed his experience and had the chops of a 20 year old. Belterra is THE place to see concerts. The seating is all good. It is tiered. Bar is convenient. No "festival" seating like other casino venues. We renewed are appreciation of The Guess Who".

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Guess Who was great

    by twodogs on 7/12/09Belterra Casino Resort and Spa - Belterra

    First of all Belltera is a great place to see a concert. The venue is good . All seats are great. The Guess Who did a fantastic job entertaining me and I enjoyed all the music old and new. Their lead was adorable and very entertaining. They met the audience after the concert which I thought was really nice so you could tell them how much you enjoyed their performance. Good job. I'll come and see you again.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Guess Who Rocks!

    by RobWhitt on 7/12/09Belterra Casino Resort and Spa - Belterra

    We saw The Guess Who in Owensboro at the Executive Inn a couple of years ago and enjoyed it so much that we sought them out. The Belterra Casino is a great, intimate arena for concerts. Not a bad seat in the house. I would recommend the group and the venue.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Guess Who Still Rockin'

    by MadDoctor on 7/12/09Belterra Casino Resort and Spa - Belterra

    I did some research online before buying tickets because with these older bands, you never know what you're going to get. It's true than two of the Guess Who's founders and leading song-writers, Bachman and Cumming, left the band years ago, but the two founders who are left have made sure that the bands sounds as vital as ever. I was just a kid when most of their songs were originally released, so I had forgotten how many great songs came from the Guess Who, but they can play a full 90 minutes of hits with another half hour of less popular but still enjoyable material. I would pay to see them again.