![]() ![]() He was an actor and writer, known for Jumper (2008), One Week (2008) and Ararat. Raised in Kingston, Ontario, Gord released 6. Our identity and culture are richer because of his music, which was always raw and honest - like Gord himself. Gord Downie was born on 6 February 1964 in Amherstview, Ontario, Canada. A Canadian singer, songwriter, artist, and activist, Gordon Downie is widely known as the lead singer for the iconic alt-rock band The Tragically Hip. When he spoke, he gave us goosebumps and made us proud to be Canadian. Canadian singer, songwriter, poet, and activist Gordon Downie is best remembered as the enigmatic frontman for beloved Ontario rock. In a statement on the news of Downie's passing, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau writes that the singer "painted landscapes with his words, elevating Canadian geography, historical figures, and myths. The Tragically Hip would go on to be one of Canada's best-known bands, becoming indelible within the country's pop landscape during its ascent in the 1990s. Guitarist Paul Langlois joined in 1986 while the group was performing in small venues across Ontario. The Tragically Hip - Downie, bassist Gord Sinclair, guitarist Rob Baker and drummer Johnny Fay - was formed in a high school in the Canadian province of Ontario in 1984. No one worked harder on every part of life than Gord. At home, he worked just as tirelessly at being a good father, son, brother, husband and friend. Not long after that, you could have flicked on Saturday Night Live and Continue reading Gordon Downie says opening for the Rolling Stones is like. Late last February, the Ontario guitar-rockers played a Pacific Coliseum gig that sold out in 20 minutes flat. "As a musician, he lived 'the life' for over 30 years, lucky to do most of it with his high school buddies. ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, JBy Steve Newton In 1995, it’s as if the Tragically Hip can do no wrong. "Gordie said he had lived many lives," his family writes. ![]() His death was announced in a statement from his family. In that time, the Tragically Hip had released series of albums that - while good - found the band struggling to maintain the excellence of their 90s work. ![]() Gord Downie, singer of The Tragically Hip, died of complications from brain cancer Tuesday night at the age of 53. Gord Downie and the Country of Miracles The Grand Bounce (2010) 'Gone' Seven years passed between Gordon Downie's second and third solo records. The Hip and Neil Young pay tribute to Gordon. Gord Downie (left) performs with The Tragically Hip in Vancouver during the band's final tour in 2016. The Tragically Hips Gord Downie provided the lyrics and sang to producer Bob Rock’s music on their new album, Lustre Parfait, out May 5. ![]()
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