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Rudolf Johann Schock (September 4, 1915 – November 13, 1986) was a German tenor.

He sang a wide repertory from operetta to Lohengrin, recording among others opera and lieder, doing television, radio and film work.[1] Slim and handsome, he made many films.

His voice fell almost into the heldentenor fach but was smaller and more "ingratiating" than many voices in that category.[2] Colored distinctly with a rich baritonal quality,[citation needed] Schock is described by Grove as a "lyric tenor" with a warm flexible voice, and a "strong top voice" which suited him to "heroic roles". However the same source feels that his acting left something to be desired.[1]

He was one of the first Germans to sing at Covent Garden in 1949. Appearing as Rudolfo, Alfredo, Pinkerton and Tamino in his first season. He sang the title role at Idomeneo at the Salzburg Festival and took part in the premiere there of Rolf Liebermann's, Penelope and the Vienna State Opera's first staging of Lulu.[1] Schock made repeat visits to the Edinburgh International Festival and sang Walther at Bayreuth in 1959.[3]

He sold over 3 million records and his German films made him almost a superstar of his day.[citation needed] Schock's most impressive performances include the roles of Paul in Die Tote Stadt (Korngold), and multiple Puccini principles

Randolph Charles "Randy" Bachman, OC, OM ( /ˈbækmən/; born September 27, 1943, in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a Canadian musician best known as lead guitarist, songwriter and a founding member for both the 1960s–70s rock band The Guess Who, and the 1970s rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive. Bachman was also a member of the band Brave Belt with Chad Allan, Union and a band called Ironhorse, and has recorded numerous solo albums.

He is also a national radio personality on CBC Radio One, hosting a weekly music show called Vinyl Tap.