Their first self-titled EP was released in 1987 and their breakthrough debut full-length album, “Up to Here,” was released in 1989. Since then they have released 14 studio albums, two live albums, one EP and 54 singles. They have received numerous Canadian music awards, including 14 Juno awards, the equivalent of the Grammy in Canada. The band’s 2012 album, “Now for Plan A,” was lyrically influenced by Mr. Downie’s wife, Laura Leigh Usher, and her successful battle with breast cancer. Downie also produced three solo albums since 2001, as well as a collaboration with fellow Canadian indie darlings The Sadies.Gord Downie, the frontman for one of Canada’s most admired rock bands, the Tragically Hip, died on Tuesday night at the age of 53. Surrounded by loved ones at the time of his death, a statement was published on the band’s website from his family that read, “Gord said he had lived many lives. As a musician, he lived “the life” for over 30 years, lucky to do most of it with his high school buddies. At home, he worked just as tirelessly at being a good father, son, brother, husband and friend. No one worked harder on every part of their life than Gord.”ĭownie was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, an incurable brain cancer which Canadians learned of in May 2016. The Tragically Hip announced that they would do a final summer tour. The last stop in the band’s hometown, Kingston, Ont. 20, 2016.ĭownie was born in Kingston on Feb. Like most average Canadians, Downie was a big hockey fan.
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