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Biography
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 at the time. Cummings continues as a solo artist and recently released a new album. IMDb Mini Biography By:
Awards & recognition
- Canadian Music Hall of Fame · 2016
- Canada's Walk of Fame · 2011
- Juno Award — Album of the Year · 1979
- Officer of the Order of Canada
- Juno Award — Single of the Year · 1981 · nominated
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- Juno Award — Songwriter of the Year · 1981 · nominated
- Juno Award — Album of the Year · 1981 · nominated
- Juno Award — Songwriter of the Year · 1979 · nominated
- Juno Award — Single of the Year · 1979 · nominated
- Juno Award — Album of the Year · 1979 · nominated
- Juno Award — Songwriter of the Year · 1978 · nominated
- Juno Award — Album of the Year · 1978 · nominated
- Juno Award — Songwriter of the Year · 1977 · nominated
- Juno Award — Album of the Year · 1977 · nominated
- Juno Award — Songwriter of the Year · 1975 · nominated
