RIP Gord Downie

QuazeQuaze
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Rest in peace to the legend, Gord Downie of the Tragically Hip, a Canadian icon and the face of Canadian rock for nearly 30 years. I was raised on the Tragically Hip, their music filled my household throughout my entire childhood, and continues to in my adult life. Their music is the staple of every Canadian party, and if you've never heard it before, do me (and yourself) a favour and watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9E6V1xT1Ls to see the perfect mix of genius and insanity (though mostly genius) that made Gord Downie such an amazing performer, front man, and representative of Canadian rock. I'm devastated to see him go, but his music will live on for as long as I'm around, and hopefully long after that. RIP







 

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  • attakid101attakid101
    Oh no, this is awful. Another sad loss for Canada. RIP.
  • BrontyBronty
    RIP
  • GlovesGloves
    The PM made a statement:



  • WATA GRADED WEBSITEWATA GRADED WEBSITE
    Dang 2 Canadians in 2days
  • MrWunderfulMrWunderful
    Never heard of him, or the band until today. Music is solid though. RIP
  • Uncle MeatUncle Meat
    Hip are pretty underrated outside of Canada, I suggest everyone check them out.



    RIP Gordie.
  • empireempire
    Was never a big fan of the band, but he had a pretty major influence on Canadian rock music.



    Also this song rocks, mostly because it's about a Leafs player.



  • doner24doner24
    That sucks, I only found out about him through Trailer Park Boys and have grown more fond of their work over the years, plus he was a huge fan of our local music club, First Avenue and could routinely be found in a First Ave hat.
  • Trj22487Trj22487

    Originally posted by: MrWunderful



    Never heard of him, or the band until today. Music is solid though. RIP



    Yeah, I'm a big alternative rock fan, but same here! I guess Canada was keeping a secret from us.


  • ne$_pimpne$_pimp
    RIP
  • QuazeQuaze
    Originally posted by: ALTQQ



    Dang 2 Canadians in 2days



    Arguably the 2 best ones! :'(

     
  • empireempire
    Originally posted by: Quaze

     
    Originally posted by: ALTQQ



    Dang 2 Canadians in 2days



    Arguably the 2 best ones! :'(

     





    We still got Kim Mitchell, we're ok....for now.
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