Bill R. Wallace

Bassist

Birthday May 18, 1949

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Canada

Age 75 years old

#282,255 Most Popular

About

Bassist who worked with bands like Logan Avenue Comfort Station, Dianne Heatherington and the Merry-Go-Round, and The Guess Who.

Before Fame

He jumpstarted his musical career playing with The Gettysburg Address, a Winnipeg-based band.

Trivia

He had a hand in writing many of The Guess Who's hits, including "Bus Rider," "Hand Me Down World," "Clap for the Wolfman," and "Follow Your Daughter Home."

Family Life

He was made The Guess Who's permanent bassist in 2000, prior to their Running Back Thru Canada Tour, which gave his children, Gord and Marlo, an opportunity to see him perform live with the band.

Associated With

He and Greg Leskiw replaced Randy Bachman after Bachman abruptly departed from The Guess Who.