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On this episode of Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler sit down with acclaimed music historian and author Scott G. Shea for a deep dive into his latest article for Strange Brew. Scott uncovers the overlooked legacy of Chad Allan — the original founder of The Guess Who — and his pivotal, yet often forgotten, role in shaping Canadian rock. From Allan’s early partnership with Randy Bachman to the formation of Brave Belt and the eventual rise of Bachman-Turner Overdrive, this conversation explores the twisty roads of fame, friendship, and musical reinvention. With insights from Scott’s bestselling book All the Leaves Are Brown, this is a must-listen for fans of rock history and the legends who helped shape its sound — sometimes from behind the curtain.
On this episode of Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler sit down with acclaimed music historian and author Scott G. Shea for a deep dive into his latest article for Strange Brew. Scott uncovers the overlooked legacy of Chad Allan — the original founder of The Guess Who — and his pivotal, yet often forgotten, role in shaping Canadian rock. From Allan’s early partnership with Randy Bachman to the formation of Brave Belt and the eventual rise of Bachman-Turner Overdrive, this conversation explores the twisty roads of fame, friendship, and musical reinvention. With insights from Scott’s bestselling book All the Leaves Are Brown, this is a must-listen for fans of rock history and the legends who helped shape its sound — sometimes from behind the curtain.