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RIP Gord Downie

  • Jeff_Wincott
    Member
    October 18, 2017

    Sadly Gord Downie the lead singer of the excellent Canadian band The Tragically Hip has died at the age of 53 after his courageous battle with brain cancer.


    Thanks for the music and the memories Gord and may you rest in peace, condolences to all family and friends.


     


  • Juditka
    Member
    October 18, 2017
    Sadly I do not know that band here in my country but 53 is so young.
    RIP
  • MariaD
    Member
    October 18, 2017
    Very sad news, the Hip with Gord made some good music, if you have not heard give a listen and you will agree.

    RIP
  • Lukas
    Member
    October 19, 2017
    Truly a sad day, love the music of Gord and the band.

    RIP
  • Klattuu
    Member
    October 20, 2017
    What a talent, what a band, so much great music I am a big fan. I was so down when I first herad the diagnosis and here is Mr.Downie up to just about 2 months ago did a concert at Toronto's ACC. What strength.

    REST Easy

  • JeffOBrien
    Member
    October 25, 2017
    Very sad indeed I love the Hip, so sad to hear that death has taken Gord from us, but his music lives on.
    RIP mate.
  • Cams_Fan
    Member
    October 28, 2017
    So sad, even though that sad day was expected it is still rough, we just love Gord and the Hip here in Canada.
     
    RIP Gord and thanks for the music. 
  • November 2, 2017
    So sad, I love some of the Hip songs and they sit on my playlist always.

    RIP
  • Shakira S
    Member
    November 4, 2017

    Very sad news, I was not that familiar with them but I have heard a few songs that were cool.
    RIP

  • Rhea
    Member
    November 10, 2017
    Rest in peace Gord Downie, the HIP is cool music.