Guess Who Founders Reunite for 2026 Canadian Tour

Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman, the original singer-keyboardist and guitarist of the Canadian rock band The Guess Who, announced plans Monday to reunite under the band's name for the first time in 23 years. The duo will lead the Takin' It Back Tour across Canada starting May 26, 2026, at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, New Brunswick, following a legal settlement that returned control of the band's trademark to them.

The tour marks a significant milestone for the Winnipeg-based group, formed in 1965 and best known for 1960s and 1970s hits including "American Woman," "These Eyes," "No Sugar Tonight," "Shakin' All Over" and "No Time." The band achieved international success, with 14 singles reaching the U.S. Top 40 and their 1970 album American Woman topping charts in Canada and the United States. After officially disbanding in 1975, members pursued solo and side projects, including Bachman's formation of Bachman-Turner Overdrive.

The reunion stems from a trademark dispute that dated back decades. In the late 1970s, former bassist Jim Kale, who had been fired from the band in 1972, began performing with a new lineup using the Guess Who name after receiving limited permission from...