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10-18-2017, 10:13 AM
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I will always regret not being able to see the Hip live.
Gord had amazing talent, and a true entertainer.
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10-18-2017, 11:27 AM
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Many posts have been deleted from this thread.
I'm going to start handing out suspensions to anyone who tries to derail, troll or turn this into a political discussion. This thread has a purpose and it is not for that. Have some respect.
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10-18-2017, 11:31 AM
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A terrible loss for Canada.
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10-18-2017, 11:31 AM
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This sucks.  Met him in Australia 25 years ago when they were playing a small little hotel bar, had a few "pops" and talked hockey. Great guy, this is a horrible loss.
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10-18-2017, 11:42 AM
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RIP Mr. Downing. Loved your music and you're one hell of a Canadian to boot.
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10-18-2017, 11:56 AM
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Sad day for sure. RIP Gord
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10-18-2017, 01:20 PM
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First concert
My dad took me to my first concert when I was 10. I remember walking into the dome hearing the odds play it falls apart (they opened for the hip), shortly after that we were seated and I enjoyed my first concert ever. I had ear plugs in and still thought I was gonna be deaf. It was awesome!
I returned the favor last summer and took my old man to their last show here. Worth every penny and minute spent. Memories I wouldn't trade for anything.
Thanks Gord! RIP
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10-18-2017, 02:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dmac111
My dad took me to my first concert when I was 10. I remember walking into the dome hearing the odds play it falls apart (they opened for the hip), shortly after that we were seated and I enjoyed my first concert ever. I had ear plugs in and still thought I was gonna be deaf. It was awesome!
I returned the favor last summer and took my old man to their last show here. Worth every penny and minute spent. Memories I wouldn't trade for anything.
Thanks Gord! RIP
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I was at both, wendy under the stars was the best odds song that night, but the last one at the dome was pretty emotional I don't think there was a dry eye in the house after the encore....
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10-18-2017, 02:17 PM
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Armed with will and determination, and grace too.
I can only think of one other guy who put Canada in front of himself when he faced the absolute obsticle.
Sadly, same disease.
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10-18-2017, 04:53 PM
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Courage...... It couldn't come at a worse time......
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Right there. Enough said.
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10-18-2017, 06:14 PM
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I jumped in my vehicle this morning and the radio came on mid way through a live performance of fiddlers green...I knew instantly we have lost Gord. Having such a deep connection with the bands music it really effected me today and also made me question my own mortality. Cancer has such a deep impact on every person alive and the loved ones we genuinely care about.
Rest In Peace Gord, I’ll always remember the smile on your face.
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10-18-2017, 06:21 PM
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What awful news to wake up to this morning.
I've seen the Hip a couple of times live and they were great but Gord stood above any other front man I've ever seen.
He was one of those guys I would have loved to just sit around with and talked.
A sad day for Canada.
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10-18-2017, 06:41 PM
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10-18-2017, 10:51 PM
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Gord, you are not gone. We just have to turn on the radio and you will be there with us.
You made my youth better.
God Bless!
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10-19-2017, 05:34 AM
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Saw the Hip perform the first time in the late '80's and the last time last summer. Overall, I think I've seen them live 5 times. Great memories, especially the concert that I took my future wife to. Thanks Gord......RIP
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10-19-2017, 06:37 AM
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Listened to the music, never a hip follower and did not really know the impact he had on Canada as a whole but after yesterday I started to see what I missed, you who have been involved with him were blessed. Play it sweet up in heaven Gord.
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10-19-2017, 06:41 AM
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Even if you were not a huge fan of the music, he was a part of the fabric of Canadian history. Special man. We are lesser without him.
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