Tim Bachman, founding member of Bachman-Turner Overdrive, dies aged 71

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wrote alongside an old image of himself and Tim. “Grab yer loved ones and hug em close, ya never know how long you have.”Ryder also thanked his followers for “the kind words” they had sent him.In a previous Facebook post, Ryder confirmed that he had received a phone call from the care unit his father was staying in, telling him to “hurry” and “come say goodbye” as he didn’t have long to live.Ryder went on to say that after experiencing “some complications”, Tim was “rushed to the emergency unit” where it was discovered he had brain cancer. “They moved him up to the next tier of care, and got him on some really good drugs to make him more comfortable,” he continued.“So yesterday, early Thursday morning, I hopped on the first ferry and my friend Stephen picked me up and drove me there, thanks Bro.

I sat with Dad yesterday afternoon and reminisced about some of the good times we had. He was pretty out of it most of the time, but at one point looked up at me with really, big wide eyes and said, ‘I love you Paxton, keep sharing the music…’ and then passed back out.”Ryder added: “Love you Dad.

Godspeed. When u cross over, say hi to Uncles Robbie n Gary for me and give Nanny & Pop a hug n kiss from me, I Love You.

See you on the Otherside.”As Ryder referred to in his post, Tim’s brother Robbie – drummer and co-founder of Bachman-Turner Overdrive – died back in January aged 69.Robbie founded the group alongside Tim, their brother Randy, and bassist Fred Turner in Winnipeg, Canada in the early 1970s.