McDougall – Wallace: Together Again

Donnie McDougall and Bill Wallace, two luminaries in the Canadian music scene, are celebrated for their influential contributions to the legendary band, The Guess Who. Their shared history and their recent reunion have reignited the magic that made them musical powerhouses.

Both inducted into Canada’s Walk Of Fame in May 2001, the duo played pivotal roles in The Guess Who, jointly contributing from 1972 to 1976. This era marked the release of iconic albums such as ‘Live At The Paramount’, ‘Artificial Paradise’, and others. Their combined artistry was exemplified in tracks like “Take It Off My Shoulders”, “Follow Your Daughter Home”, and “Glace Bay Blues” credited to McDougall, and classics like “Bus Rider” and “Hand Me Down World” co-composed by Wallace. Their tenure with the band culminated in the celebrated reunion from 2000 to 2003 for the Runnin’ Back Thru Canada tour, which led to their induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

Before their iconic stints with The Guess Who, both musicians had their roots firmly planted in other remarkable bands. McDougall was the heartbeat of the 1960s Vancouver band, Mother Tucker’s Yellow Duck, leading as the singer and guitarist, and crafting albums such as ‘Home Grown Stuff’ and ‘Starting A New Day’. Concurrently, Wallace began his journey with Winnipeg’s rock sensation, “The Gettysburg Address”, propelling the single ‘Love Is a Beautiful Thing’ to No. 3 on the Canadian charts. He later became a driving force in ‘Brother’, alongside Kurt Winter and Vance Masters.

Now, McDougall and Wallace are once again gracing stages together, weaving a tapestry of their rich musical histories. Performing classics from The Guess Who, and other notable projects, they continue to enthrall audiences, celebrating their storied careers and rekindling their indomitable chemistry.