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The melodic intro track, sung by bassist Jim Clench, sets the tone for the majority of the LP, which only shows an edge, and a hint of past glory, when burly C.F. Turner takes over on vocals on two cuts - "Heartaches" and the Southern rockin' "Here She Comes Again".
With the bulky guitarist out callin' his own shots, former April Wine member Jim Clench was hired to step into the gear-jammin' band. With the addition of bassist Clench, big C.F. Turner took over on guitar, while lead guitarist Blaire Thorton remained in the ranks, and Rob Bachman held down the beat on drums.
Clench was with BTO until its first breakup in 1979, appearing on the albums Street Action (1978) and Rock n' Roll Nights (1979). In addition to playing bass, Clench shared lead vocal duties with Fred Turner and wrote multiple songs for these two albums.
Street Action is the seventh studio album by Canadian rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive, released in 1978. It was the first BTO album released after the 1977 departure of co-founder Randy Bachman. As part of an agreement upon leaving, Randy requested the rights to the full Bachman surname to use for his pending solo album, then sold the rights to "BTO" and its trademarks to the remaining ...
Rock n' Roll Nights is the eighth studio album by Canadian rock band BTO, released in 1979. This record was one of three BTO albums that did not feature co-founder Randy Bachman. Rock n' Roll...
22 lut 2023 · As work commenced on Street Action, they brought in former April Wine bassist Jim Clench so Turner could shift to being more of a proper frontman – and also play guitar.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive is often considered one of the quintessential rock bands of the 1970s, known for their high-energy performances and anthemic rock songs. Their music continues to be popular today and has been featured in numerous movies, TV shows, and commercials. Brave Belt I (1971-1972)
