The Guess Who Reunite for First Tour in 23 Years: Takin’ It Back 2025

November 10, 2025
The Guess Who Reunite for First Tour in 23 Years: Takin’ It Back 2025
  • The Guess Who, featuring Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings, announce their first tour together in 23 years, called the Takin’ It Back tour, kicking off May 26 in Moncton with stops in Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary and Edmonton, and wrapping August 23 in Vancouver.

  • Pre-sale tickets go on sale November 11, followed by general on-sale November 14.

  • Dan Felder, formerly of the Eagles, will be the supporting act for the headline shows.

  • Bachman and Cummings express excitement about performing classic songs live and honoring The Guess Who’s legacy, noting the enduring demand for their music.

  • Each show will feature a full set of Guess Who hits along with material from Bachman-Turner Overdrive and Cummings’ solo catalog, including staples like American Woman, These Eyes, No Time, and Share the Land.

  • The rights to the band name were historically controlled by foundational members who were largely inactive, leading to a prior version of the group without the original lineup before the 2024 settlement.

  • The 2024 settlement clarifies the lineup as The Guess Who featuring Bachman and Cummings, aiming to prevent fan confusion from a previous fake lineup and signaling a return to major-stage performances.

  • The reunion is presented as a milestone in Canadian music history, highlighting international hits and the band’s enduring legacy, with attention to legal battles over name rights.

  • The tour coincides with broader Canadian events, including plans for a landmark venue in Vancouver and related festival appearances in 2026.

  • Post-tour plans include a live concert film, a companion album, and discussions of a Winnipeg tribute show for The Guess Who’s 60th anniversary, with potential future selective appearances.

  • The Canadian Press-story notes the announcement was issued via a press release and published on November 10, 2025.

  • The article underscores the duo’s belief that the music remains vital and that fans will be drawn to the live experience of The Guess Who.”

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