1. Burton Cummings is best known for leading The Guess Who during that band's most successful period from 1965 to 1975, and for a lengthy solo career.
18 Facts About Burton Cummings
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Burton Cummings has been named as an officer of the Order of Canada and Order of Manitoba.
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Burton Cummings was born and raised in Winnipeg by his mother and maternal grandparents, after his father left the family during his infancy.
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Burton Cummings attended St John's High School but dropped out at age 17 to pursue a career in music.
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Burton Cummings took on lead vocal duties in conjunction with group leader Chad Allan.
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The band's name was changed to simply The Guess Who, with Burton Cummings becoming one of the band's primary songwriters in conjunction with guitarist Randy Bachman.
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Bachman then left The Guess Who, and Burton Cummings continued to lead the band through several more internationally successful albums.
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Burton Cummings disbanded The Guess Who in 1975 due to songwriting disagreements with guitarist Dominic Troiano.
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Burton Cummings dabbled in acting during this period, with an appearance in the film Melanie in 1982.
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Burton Cummings then convened another reunion of The Guess Who for an extensive nostalgia tour from 2000 to 2003.
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In 2008, Burton Cummings released his first all-new solo album in 18 years, Above the Ground.
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Burton Cummings returned to solo performances in 2019, with shows featuring cover songs and original songs from throughout his career with The Guess Who and as a solo artist.
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On December 30,2009, Burton Cummings was named an officer of the Order of Canada by Governor General Michaelle Jean, to mark a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to community, and service to the nation.
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On June 28,2011, Burton Cummings was awarded with a star on Canada's Walk of Fame; he had previously received a star as a member of The Guess Who in 2001.
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Burton Cummings was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2016, and received a SOCAN lifetime achievement award in 2018.
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Burton Cummings lived in Sherman Oaks, California, for many years until moving to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, in 2017.
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Burton Cummings is part owner of the Winnipeg-based restaurant chain Salisbury House.
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In May 2018, Burton Cummings was involved in a serious car crash in Los Angeles that required physical and mental therapy and the cancellation of several weeks of performances.