The Tragically Hip announced their last tour in tandem with the sad news that frontman Gord Downie had terminal brain cancer earlier this year. Tonight they’ll be finishing up that tour, and it will be their final show after more than three decades in music. Downie is fronting the band for one last hurrah at […]
Reuters — OTTAWA (Reuters) - The Tragically Hip, the Canadian rock band beloved for songs about local culture, small towns and hockey, will wrap up an emotional tour with a hometow... more info
Stereogum — The Tragically Hip announced their last tour in tandem with the sad news that frontman Gord Downie had terminal brain cancer earlier this year. Tonight they’ll be finis... more info
BBC News - UK — A Canadian band whose lead singer has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer perform their last concert at the end of an emotional farewell tour. more info
New York Times — On Saturday, Mr. Downie, who has terminal brain cancer, played what could be his last major outing with that venerable Canadian band. more info
Chicago Sun-Times, IL — KINGSTON, Ontario (AP) — A delirious sold-out crowd and countless Canadians on live TV watched the final concert by rock band The Tragically Hip, whose lead singer and ... more info