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Bachman Turner Overdrive

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The Resume

    (1972-1979)
    Regrouped in the 80's as both Bachman-Turner Overdrive and BTO)
    Randy Bachman-vocals/guitars
    C.F. 'Fred' Turner-vocals/bass
    Robbie Bachman-drums
    Blair Thornton-guitars
    Recorded 'Roll on Down the Highway,' 'Hey You,' 'Looking Out for No. 1,' 'Gimme Your Money Please,' 'Let It Ride,' 'Take It Like a Man,' 'You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet,' 'Blue Collar,' 'Takin' Care of Business,' 'Four Wheel Drive,' 'Free Wheelin,' 'Down to the Line' and 'Sledgehammer'

Why they might be annoying:

    Originally named 'Brave Belt,' they took their name from founding members Randy Bachman and C.F. Turner and Canadian trucker magazine, 'Overdrive.'
    Two guitarists, Chad Allen (formerly of the 'Guess Who' along with Randy) and Randy's brother Tim both left the band before they became famous.
    They have an incredible 17 greatest hits, compilation and live versions of their albums (talk about overkill).
    The group toured as Bachman-Turner Overdrive (led by Randy) and BTO (led by Robbie).
    Randy Bachman filed suit against his bandmates for rights to the group's logo.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They were a bunch of overweight guys who enjoyed making blue-collar rock and hit it big.
    They parodied themselves on an episode of 'The Simpsons.'
    Research: Tim Howard

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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 35 Votes: 31.43% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 25 Votes: 32.00% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 169 Votes: 47.93% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 120 Votes: 54.17% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 295 Votes: 62.03% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 25 Votes: 48.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 21 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 48 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 55 Votes: 47.27% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 41 Votes: 46.34% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 51 Votes: 43.14% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 43 Votes: 44.19% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 71 Votes: 53.52% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 107 Votes: 51.40% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 235 Votes: 49.79% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 277 Votes: 62.45% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 617 Votes: 54.62% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 2059 Votes: 54.35% Annoying