LEGENDARY guitarist Tim Backman has died at the age of 71, according to a message from his son.
The co-founding guitarist and vocalist for Canadian Rock band, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, reportedly passed away on Friday from complications with cancer.

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“My Dad passed this afternoon,” Tim’s son, Paxton Bachman, wrote in a heartfelt Facebook post.
The musician’s son thanked his father’s followers for their kind words.
“Grateful I got to spend some time with him at the end. Grab yer loved ones and hug em close, ya never know how long you have,” he added.
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Bachman’s band was known for their their smash hit Takin’ Care of Business.
His death comes just months after his brother, Robbie Bachman, also passed away.

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