The news was confirmed by the musician’s son Ryder on Friday due to complications from cancer.
His passing comes just months after his brother Robbie died at the age of 69.
“Grab yer loved ones and hug em close, ya never know how long you have.”
Bachman-Turner Overdrive.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Ryder had been documenting his father’s illness on social media, sharing a series of emotional updates.
Breaking my heart."
and his brothers, guitarist Randy Bachman and drummer Robbie Bachman.
Bachman played with the band from 1973 through 1974 when he was replaced by Blair Thornton.
In 2014, the band was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
