Gordon Edgar Downie was a Canadian rock singer-songwriter, musician, writer, 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.
Downie performing in Guelph, Ontario, 2001
Downie performing in 2013
The Tragically Hip, often referred to simply as the Hip, were a Canadian rock band formed in Kingston, Ontario in 1984, consisting of vocalist Gord Downie, guitarist Paul Langlois, guitarist Rob Baker, bassist Gord Sinclair, and drummer Johnny Fay. They released 13 studio albums, one live album, one EP, and over 50 singles over a 33-year career. Nine of their albums have reached No. 1 on the Canadian charts. They have received numerous Canadian music awards, including 17 Juno Awards. Between 1996 and 2016, the Tragically Hip were the best-selling Canadian band in Canada and the fourth best-selling Canadian artist overall in Canada.
The Tragically Hip play during a stop at the Orpheum in Vancouver on June 22, 2009 during their tour supporting the album We are the Same
Left to right: Gord Downie, Gord Sinclair and Rob Baker performing in Aspen, Colorado, 2007
Performing "The Wherewithal" at the House of Blues in Boston, Massachusetts, 2015.
The Tragically Hip's star on Canada's Walk of Fame
