Gord Downie

Gordon Edgar Downie CM (February 6, 1964 – October 17, 2017) was a Canadian rock singer-songwriter, musician, writer and activist. He was the singer and lyricist for the Canadian rock band the Tragically Hip, which he fronted from its formation in 1984 until his death in 2017. He is revered by many as an inspiring and influential artist in Canada's music history.

For the British swimmer, see Gordon Downie (swimmer).

Gord Downie
CM
Downie performing in Guelph, Ontario in 2001
Background information
Birth nameGordon Edgar Downie
Also known asGord, Downie, Wicapi Omani
Born(1964-02-06)February 6, 1964
Amherstview, Ontario, Canada
OriginKingston, Ontario, Canada
DiedOctober 17, 2017(2017-10-17) (aged 53)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer
  • lyricist
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • harmonica
  • drums
Years active1983–2017
Websitethehip.com

Downie released eight solo albums, three posthumously: Coke Machine Glow (2001), Battle of the Nudes (2003), The Grand Bounce (2010), And the Conquering Sun (2014), Secret Path (2016), Introduce Yerself (2017), Away Is Mine (2020) and Lustre Parfait (2023) . His first to hit number one was Introduce Yerself, shortly after his death. His family and managers said future releases are planned, including solo material and unreleased work with the Hip.

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