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Post by Karmady on May 24, 2016 11:27:00 GMT
Woke up to the news that Gord Downie is terminally ill. So sad. I've loved The Hip since day 1 and have seen them many times in concert. Incredible piece of Canadiana (including two Gords in one band)  Last year, they played at a birthday party in my neighbourhood. We had no idea, it sounded like people having a party and playing loud Hip music LOL. Anyway, it appears that they are going on tour this summer for the last time. |
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Post by peajays on May 24, 2016 11:52:02 GMT
Very sad news. DH is listening to them in the other room now. I can't believe they are going to be able to squeeze in one more summer tour.  |
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Post by J u l e e on May 24, 2016 11:55:34 GMT
American who loves The Hip. That is so sad.
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Post by valincal on May 24, 2016 12:06:32 GMT
Oh no. Big Hip fan here too. So sad.  |
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Post by grinningcat on May 24, 2016 12:18:29 GMT
Woke up to that sucker punch. Ugh. Through my husband, I know a lot of people who have worked with the Hip in the past and they are apparently a solid group of people.
I've never been to a Hip concert despite being a fan, so I'll be stalking the sales as soon as they are announced.
I do have to say, I am rather uncomfortable with the wall to wall coverage about it.
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Dalai Mama
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Post by Dalai Mama on May 24, 2016 13:00:21 GMT
Gutted.  |
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Post by Meri-Lyn on May 24, 2016 13:22:14 GMT
No, no, no, no!!!!!  I LOVE The 'Hip. I guess being in the US, we're not getting coverage. I'll have to go listen to them now. |
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Post by grinningcat on May 24, 2016 15:42:35 GMT
The Canada Only tour details will be announced tomorrow on their site and apparently sales will go through Live Nation.
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Post by tallgirl on May 24, 2016 22:05:14 GMT
It's terrible news. An old classmate of mine recently died of glioblastoma. It is an awful thing. Some of our best Canadian rockers have had bad health issues lately. John Mann from Spirit of the West has Alzheimer's, Kim Mitchell had a heart attack, Alan Frew had a stroke. I guess we are all getting older. |
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Post by slowrunner70 on May 24, 2016 22:31:44 GMT
Just heard this on the radio.
I'm not familiar with their music,but heard the band name many times over the years.
This is such sad news.
:-(
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Post by theshyone on May 24, 2016 22:54:37 GMT
A school friend died of this last year. It's a terrible thing.
So sad for him.
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I LOVE The 'Hip. I guess being in the US, we're not getting coverage. 
