Adult Contemporary
Burton Cummings

Burton Cummings is one of Canada’s musical treasures, emerging on the scene as the lead singer of The Guess Who from 1965 to 1975. During that time, Burton sang, wrote and co-wrote the lion’s share of The Guess Who's catalogue, including: "These Eyes," "Laughing," "No Time," "American Woman," "Share the Land," "Star Baby," and "Clap For the Wolfman." In 1970, "American Woman" stayed at number one for three weeks. In 1975, after 10 years, Burton Cummings left The Guess Who to become a solo artist. His subsequent solo successes included: “Stand Tall,” “I’m Scared,” “Break it to Them Gently” and “Fine State of Affairs.” He received the Genie Award, Canada’s equivalent of the Oscar, for “You Saved My Soul,” which appeared in the movie “Melanie,” a film in which Cummings had a prominent dramatic role. In 2000, The Guess Who reunited for concerts across Canada, and in 2001, they toured the U.S. extensively with a “close to original” lineup. In 2008, Cummings released Above the Ground. He followed with Massey Hall in 2012. Cummings continues his writings, both songs and prose. He’s done shows with Randy Bachman as The Bachman-Cummings Band and still tours at various venues as a solo performer.