Burton Cummings is a Canadian musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and keyboardist for the rock band The Guess Who. Born on December 31, 1947, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Cummings joined The Guess Who in 1965, helping the band achieve international success with hits like “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” and “No Time.” After leaving the band in 1975, he embarked on a successful solo career, producing hit songs such as “Stand Tall” and “Break It to Them Gently.” Cummings is celebrated for his distinctive voice and has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and has received numerous awards, including the Order of Canada.