Robbie co-wrote (with Fred Turner) one of Bachman–Turner Overdrive's biggest hits, "Roll On down the Highway" (Billboard No.

He remained with BTO until late 1979, after their tour supporting the 1979 album Rock n' Roll Nights had ended.

[4] In 1984, Robbie declined to join a reformation of BTO due to licensing issues with brother Randy.

Robbie later rejoined the Not Fragile line up of BTO for reunion tours lasting from 1988 until 1991, after which Randy Bachman left the band.

[10][11] On March 29, 2014, Robbie and the Not Fragile line-up of Bachman-Turner Overdrive were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.