Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie diagnosed with terminal brain cancer
One of Canada’s biggest rock stars, whose band has released nine No 1 albums in the country, plans tour for the summer: ‘This feels like the right thing to do’Gord Downie, the frontman for the Tragically Hip and one of Canada’s biggest rock stars, has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.The band announced the news on its website on Tuesday. “We have some very tough news to share with you today, and we wish it wasn’t so.†Continue reading...
Rolling Stone — Canadian rock group the Tragically Hip announced Tuesday that lead singer Gord Downie has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Despite the condition, the Hip, with ... more info
Stereogum — Gord Downie, frontman for the beloved and long-running Canadian band the Tragically Hip, announced this morning that he has terminal brain cancer. The band broke the news... more info
MSN Music — The Tragically Hip frontman Gordon Downie shared tragic news with fans Wednesday: He has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. The band broke the bad news in a post ... more info
Reuters — TORONTO (Reuters) - The lead singer of Canadian rock band the Tragically Hip, Gord Downie, has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer but the band will go on tour this... more info
Guardian Music — One of Canada’s biggest rock stars, whose band has released nine No 1 albums in the country, plans tour for the summer: ‘This feels like the right thing to d... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — Gord Downie of the Canadian rock band the Tragically Hip has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. The band announced the news in a Facebook post on Tuesday. â... more info
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Gord Downie of the Canadian rock band the Tragically Hip has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. The band announced the news in a Facebook post on Tuesday. â... more info
Chicago Sun-Times, IL — TORONTO — Canadian rootsy rock band The Tragically Hip announced Tuesday that its lead singer, Gord Downie, has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. In postings o... more info