Lester Schrenk, pictured in 2014, and Claude Williams were both stationed in England, where they were assigned to fly bombing missions to Germany and German-occupied parts of Europe. They were part of the determined but dangerous effort by the Allies to destroy the industrial power of the Nazis.
A Look Back at the Story of the Guess Who with John Einarson
A three part look back at the history of the Legendary Winnipeg, Manitoba rock band The Guess Who with Glen Braget and well respected Rock author and Winnipeg music historian John Einarson. In part one, Glen and John discuss some of the groups that future members of GW were in, the Winnipeg scene of the early 1960s, the importance of Chad Allan in the band’s story, how the band found early success, and the addition of Burton Cummings to the ranks.
In part two, Glen and John discuss Burton Cummings impact on the group, the disastrous trip to England, finding success via the CBC, the success of These Eyes, American Woman and another key member leaves the group