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    • Gordon Edgar Downie was born in Amherstview, Ontario, and raised in Kingston, Ontario, along with his brothers Mike and Patrick, and sisters Charlyn and Paula. He was the son of Lorna (Neal) and … See more

    Career

    The Tragically Hip
    In 1984, at age 20, Downie formed the Tragically Hip with Rodents's members Rob Baker and Gord Sinclair, another younger Kingston C… See more

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    Philanthropic Work

    Environmentalism
    Downie was heavily involved in environmental movements, especially … See more

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    Cancer Diagnosis and Farewell Tour

    In December 2015, shortly after attending his father's funeral, Downie was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour. The Tragically Hip announced his diagnosis on their website on … See more

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    Secret Path

    In September 2016, Downie announced he would release a new solo album, Secret Path in October. The album was accompanied by a graphic novel on which he collabor… See more

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  1. Joined by the Hip: How Gord Downie and his band …

    May 24, 2016 · As word spread of lead singer Gord Downie’s incurable brain cancer on Tuesday, it quickly became clear how widespread the band’s influence has been in shaping the country’s popular culture.

  2. Long Time Running: 6 things we learned about Gord Downie and …

  3. Joe Thornton and Gord Downie: Inside a friendship …

    Apr 28, 2021 · During his treatment, Downie began growing an unkempt beard. It was at this time that Thornton began growing his now trademark grey beard, too.

  4. The gift of Gord Downie: ’He gave everything he had to this world’

  5. 20 years ago, Gord Downie reflected on music, …

    Sep 17, 2021 · Coke Machine Glow, the first solo project by the late Canadian rock musician Gord Downie, celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2021.

  6. 'Courage, Personified': Remembering The Tragically …

    Oct 18, 2017 · Gord Downie's performance that night was absolutely magnetic. He was electric, he was funny, he danced, he wore shiny metallic suits and feather hats and a Jaws T-shirt. There were somber...

  7. 'An inspiration for all of us': What it was like working …

    Oct 15, 2020 · When Gord Downie died in 2017, he left a massive hole in the hearts of music fans across Canada, but he also left us with a lot of work to fill it with. Downie was a committed and...

  8. 5 Ways Gord Downie Was the Ultimate Global Citizen of Canada

  9. Gord Downie wasn’t just a rock star—he was a real …

    Mar 18, 2018 · Both those poets, Ken Babstock and David O’Meara, were Hip fans and got to know Gord Downie in the coming years—they were even referenced in his lyrics. The first track on Phantom Power...