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Gord Downie
Canadian musician and writer (1964–2017)
For the British swimmer, see Gordon Downie (swimmer).
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Downie performing in Guelph, Ontario, 2001 | |
| Birth name | Gordon Edgar Downie |
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| Born | (1964-02-06)February 6, 1964 Amherstview, Ontario, Canada |
| Origin | Kingston, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | October 17, 2017(2017-10-17) (aged 53) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Years active | 1983–2017 |
| Website | thehip.com |
Musical artist
Gordon Edgar DownieCM (February 6, 1964 – October 17, 2017) was a Canadian rock singer-songwriter, musician, writer, poet, and activist.
He was the singer and lyricist for the Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, which he fronted from its formation in 1984 until his death in 2017. He is revered by many as an inspiring and influential artist in Canada's music history.[1]
Downie released eight solo albums, three posthumously: