Burton Lorne Cummings, OC OM (born December 31, 1947) is a Canadian musician, singer and songwriter.
Cummings is the former lead singer and keyboardist for the Canadian rock band The Guess Who. During his decade in the band, from 1965 to 1975, he sang, wrote or co-wrote many hit songs, including “American Woman,” “No Time”, “Share the Land”, “Hand Me Down World”, “Laughing”, “Star Baby”, “New Mother Nature”, “These Eyes”, and “Clap for the Wolfman”. His solo career includes many hit singles, including “Stand Tall”, “My Own Way to Rock”, “Fine State of Affairs”, and “You Saved My Soul”.[citation needed]
instruments played
flute
Guitar
Piano
Vocals
Associated Acts
The Guess Who, Bachman Cummings, The Deverons, Tim Thorney, Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, The Carpet Frogs
Birth Name
Burton Lorne Cummings
Genres
Rock, soft rock
Occupations
Musician, songwriter
Website
Years Active
1965 present
Name
Burton Cummings
Nationality
Canada