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- Selected Song Lyrics of Burton Cummings
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Burton Cummings got his start in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada performing in a number of bands. Ultimately, the Guess Who became one of the most popular of all rock bands in the 1970s. Cummings came into contact with several other Winnipeg musicians. Randy Bachman was part of the Guess Who for many years before starting his own band, Bachman-Turner Overdrive. Neil Young was also a Winnipeg musician…
Known for
- Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble — Self2020
- Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind — Self2019
- Healey's Hideaway — Self2015
- This Beat Goes On: Canadian Pop Music in the 1970s — Self - The Guess Who2009
- Above The Ground — Burton Cummings2008
- Randy Bachman & Burton Cummings: First Time Around2008
- Shakin' All Over: Canadian Pop Music in the 1960s — Self2005
- The Guess Who - Running Back Thru Canada — Himself (Lead Vocalist/Keyboards)2004
- Toronto Rocks — Self2003
- The Genius of Lenny Breau — Self1999
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- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- Canada
- Active from
- 1947-12-31
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Burton Cummings; singer, pianist, songwriter was born in the Canadian city of Winnipeg on December 31st, 1947. He played with a band called the Deverons before joining The Guess Who as lead vocalist in 1965. After spending ten years with that band, he decided to pursue a solo career. His first self-titled album was released in 1976. The single, "Stand Tall," sold over a million copies. He has written and co-written many of The Guess Who's tracks, as well as his own singles. <a href="https://w
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- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Canada
- Place of birth
- Winnipeg
- Occupation
- pianist
- Genre
- pop music
- Instrument
- musical keyboard
- Official website
- burtoncummings.com
- Image
- Burton Cummings.jpg
- Residence
- Winnipeg
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- date of birth
- 1947-12-31
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- Burton Cummings
- start of work period
- 1965-00-00
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