Gord Downie has passed away

HughFreakingDillon · October 2017

PJ_Soul said:

I was prepared for this day - I think it was harder for me when I found out he had terminal brain cancer than it was to wake up to this terrible news. Nonetheless, I'm so, so sad about this. I feel the void. Never again will we have someone like Gord.

today is harder for me. I found out when my wife called me from work to give me the news. It hit, but not quite. Then I got to work, and saw all the tributes online, etc, and I bawled for the first 2 hours of my day. I cried less about Cornell. There was just SOMETHING about Gord. Even if I didn't always love their musical output, the live show was second to none. Kicking myself for having chose not to go see him solo on the Grand Bounce tour. And not being able to convince anyone to go to Minnie with me to see them at a 500 capacity club for Fully Completely Anniversary tour. that would be have been something else.

Hindsight.

foodboy · October 2017

had the privilege of meeting the band backstage very intimately in 1990 and 91. i had brought a large record store poster of the band with me to get signed. they couldn't have been nicer. each one was as friendly as you would have imagined. there wasn't a table in the room so each one including gord got down on the carpeted floor with me to sign the poster. basically they were thanking me for coming to their show. its a story you never forget. rip gord you were a musical icon . never about the business of music just the music.

HughFreakingDillon · October 2017

foodboy said:

had the privilege of meeting the band backstage very intimately in 1990 and 91. i had brought a large record store poster of the band with me to get signed. they couldn't have been nicer. each one was as friendly as you would have imagined. there wasn't a table in the room so each one including gord got down on the carpeted floor with me to sign the poster. basically they were thanking me for coming to their show. its a story you never forget. rip gord you were a musical icon . never about the business of music just the music.

excellent memory for you.

foodboy · October 2017

if you saw the comments they wrote on the poster you would understand.

HughFreakingDillon · October 2017

foodboy said:

if you saw the comments they wrote on the poster you would understand.

as I said, that's excellent.

Zod · October 2017

PJ_Soul said:

I was prepared for this day - I think it was harder for me when I found out he had terminal brain cancer than it was to wake up to this terrible news. Nonetheless, I'm so, so sad about this. I feel the void. Never again will we have someone like Gord.

I guess it gives the brain time to adapt and adjust to the concept

   I'm a bit bummed but I don't feel gutpunched like the day I found out he had terminal brain cancer or out of nowhere death of Chris Cornell.

It's a big loss though. I've been listening to the hip for a long time.   I think I've seen them 4 times with the first one being here in Victoria when they brought Another Roadside Attraction to Western Speedway (early 90s.. I remember I was in high school).

I also feel sad about the year in whole. Most of my favourite bands are older than me. I expected that one day I might outlive all my favourites.   I figured that would be an issue in my 70s or 80s.    I didn't expect to lose this many by the time I was 40

KICK7071 · October 2017

Ive had this one up on my wall for years, a great show! Ive lost count how many times Ive seen them live, from university pubs to headliners.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021252/uploads/editor/vc/e3tme1e5fuyp.jpeg

HughFreakingDillon · October 2017

I always meant to download his solo shows from the Coke Machine Glow tour I believe it was. All on maplemusic.com. I just went there and it's all gone. Anyone have them?

PJ_Soul · October 2017

Zod said:

PJ_Soul said:

I was prepared for this day - I think it was harder for me when I found out he had terminal brain cancer than it was to wake up to this terrible news. Nonetheless, I'm so, so sad about this. I feel the void. Never again will we have someone like Gord.

I guess it gives the brain time to adapt and adjust to the concept    I'm a bit bummed but I don't feel gutpunched like the day I found out he had terminal brain cancer or out of nowhere death of Chris Cornell.

It's a big loss though. I've been listening to the hip for a long time.   I think I've seen them 4 times with the first one being here in Victoria when they brought Another Roadside Attraction to Western Speedway (early 90s.. I remember I was in high school).

I also feel sad about the year in whole. Most of my favourite bands are older than me. I expected that one day I might outlive all my favourites.   I figured that would be an issue in my 70s or 80s.    I didn't expect to lose this many by the time I was 40

For sure, I'm feeling the same way. Chris, Tom Petty, Gord, all in quick succession. I also found out that an old friend of mine died of a fucking drug overdose in a hotel room a couple weeks ago (and he had a high profile job so it got all over the news - he'd be absolutely mortified). I hadn't seen him in probably 10 years, but I am definitely still feeling that loss as well. Too much death in my life right now. And yeah, as I grimly mentioned in another thread recently... we'd all better mentally/emotionally steel ourselves, because it's only going to get worse from here. We're at that age now. It's a huge bummer.

benjs · October 2017

PJ_Soul said:

Zod said:

PJ_Soul said:

I was prepared for this day - I think it was harder for me when I found out he had terminal brain cancer than it was to wake up to this terrible news. Nonetheless, I'm so, so sad about this. I feel the void. Never again will we have someone like Gord.

I guess it gives the brain time to adapt and adjust to the concept    I'm a bit bummed but I don't feel gutpunched like the day I found out he had terminal brain cancer or out of nowhere death of Chris Cornell.

It's a big loss though. I've been listening to the hip for a long time.   I think I've seen them 4 times with the first one being here in Victoria when they brought Another Roadside Attraction to Western Speedway (early 90s.. I remember I was in high school).

I also feel sad about the year in whole. Most of my favourite bands are older than me. I expected that one day I might outlive all my favourites.   I figured that would be an issue in my 70s or 80s.    I didn't expect to lose this many by the time I was 40

For sure, I'm feeling the same way. Chris, Tom Petty, Gord, all in quick succession. I also found out that an old friend of mine died of a fucking drug overdose in a hotel room a couple weeks ago (and he had a high profile job so it got all over the news - he'd be absolutely mortified). I hadn't seen him in probably 10 years, but I am definitely still feeling that loss as well. Too much death in my life right now. And yeah, as I grimly mentioned in another thread recently... we'd all better mentally/emotionally steel ourselves, but it's only going to get worse from here. We're at that age now. It's a huge bummer.

A cousin killed herself two weeks ago and I felt the same void (and still feel it today). Hugs to all of you fine folks all over the world; life is too short and I'm glad I get to learn from you all.

Zod · October 2017

PJ_Soul said:

Zod said:

PJ_Soul said:

I was prepared for this day - I think it was harder for me when I found out he had terminal brain cancer than it was to wake up to this terrible news. Nonetheless, I'm so, so sad about this. I feel the void. Never again will we have someone like Gord.

I guess it gives the brain time to adapt and adjust to the concept    I'm a bit bummed but I don't feel gutpunched like the day I found out he had terminal brain cancer or out of nowhere death of Chris Cornell.

It's a big loss though. I've been listening to the hip for a long time.   I think I've seen them 4 times with the first one being here in Victoria when they brought Another Roadside Attraction to Western Speedway (early 90s.. I remember I was in high school).

I also feel sad about the year in whole. Most of my favourite bands are older than me. I expected that one day I might outlive all my favourites.   I figured that would be an issue in my 70s or 80s.    I didn't expect to lose this many by the time I was 40

For sure, I'm feeling the same way. Chris, Tom Petty, Gord, all in quick succession. I also found out that an old friend of mine died of a fucking drug overdose in a hotel room a couple weeks ago (and he had a high profile job so it got all over the news - he'd be absolutely mortified). I hadn't seen him in probably 10 years, but I am definitely still feeling that loss as well. Too much death in my life right now. And yeah, as I grimly mentioned in another thread recently... we'd all better mentally/emotionally steel ourselves, because it's only going to get worse from here. We're at that age now. It's a huge bummer.

The end of your paragraph reminded me from a quote that my brain remembers everytime I lose something I like/love. I couldn't remember where it was from so I googled it and it turned out it was from the last Indiana Jones movie:

We seem to have reached the age where life stops giving you things and starts taking them away.

I think it's the hardest part of growing older. It's something I didn't think of when I was young. It's not so much about me getting older (at least not at this point), it's watching everyone else around me grow older, and starting to outlive those people

That's the hard part so far.

PJ_Soul · October 2017

Zod said:

PJ_Soul said:

Zod said:

PJ_Soul said:

I was prepared for this day - I think it was harder for me when I found out he had terminal brain cancer than it was to wake up to this terrible news. Nonetheless, I'm so, so sad about this. I feel the void. Never again will we have someone like Gord.

I guess it gives the brain time to adapt and adjust to the concept    I'm a bit bummed but I don't feel gutpunched like the day I found out he had terminal brain cancer or out of nowhere death of Chris Cornell.

It's a big loss though. I've been listening to the hip for a long time.   I think I've seen them 4 times with the first one being here in Victoria when they brought Another Roadside Attraction to Western Speedway (early 90s.. I remember I was in high school).

I also feel sad about the year in whole. Most of my favourite bands are older than me. I expected that one day I might outlive all my favourites.   I figured that would be an issue in my 70s or 80s.    I didn't expect to lose this many by the time I was 40

For sure, I'm feeling the same way. Chris, Tom Petty, Gord, all in quick succession. I also found out that an old friend of mine died of a fucking drug overdose in a hotel room a couple weeks ago (and he had a high profile job so it got all over the news - he'd be absolutely mortified). I hadn't seen him in probably 10 years, but I am definitely still feeling that loss as well. Too much death in my life right now. And yeah, as I grimly mentioned in another thread recently... we'd all better mentally/emotionally steel ourselves, because it's only going to get worse from here. We're at that age now. It's a huge bummer.

The end of your paragraph reminded me from a quote that my brain remembers everytime I lose something I like/love. I couldn't remember where it was from so I googled it and it turned out it was from the last Indiana Jones movie:

We seem to have reached the age where life stops giving you things and starts taking them away.

I think it's the hardest part of growing older.    It's something I didn't think of when I was young.   It's not so much about me getting older (at least not at this point), it's watching everyone else around me grow older, and starting to outlive those people That's the hard part so far.

I totally agree. I only just recently really started looking at life in this way, just because reality brought me to it. I never really thought about it either. I mean, I knew it to be true, but I ignored it for as long as I could, since it wouldn't do me any good to dwell on it before it came to me. I can no longer escape it ... and that blows. It blows at high dough, lol.

PJ_Soul · October 2017

benjs said:

PJ_Soul said:

Zod said:

PJ_Soul said:

I was prepared for this day - I think it was harder for me when I found out he had terminal brain cancer than it was to wake up to this terrible news. Nonetheless, I'm so, so sad about this. I feel the void. Never again will we have someone like Gord.

I guess it gives the brain time to adapt and adjust to the concept    I'm a bit bummed but I don't feel gutpunched like the day I found out he had terminal brain cancer or out of nowhere death of Chris Cornell.

It's a big loss though. I've been listening to the hip for a long time.   I think I've seen them 4 times with the first one being here in Victoria when they brought Another Roadside Attraction to Western Speedway (early 90s.. I remember I was in high school).

I also feel sad about the year in whole. Most of my favourite bands are older than me. I expected that one day I might outlive all my favourites.   I figured that would be an issue in my 70s or 80s.    I didn't expect to lose this many by the time I was 40

For sure, I'm feeling the same way. Chris, Tom Petty, Gord, all in quick succession. I also found out that an old friend of mine died of a fucking drug overdose in a hotel room a couple weeks ago (and he had a high profile job so it got all over the news - he'd be absolutely mortified). I hadn't seen him in probably 10 years, but I am definitely still feeling that loss as well. Too much death in my life right now. And yeah, as I grimly mentioned in another thread recently... we'd all better mentally/emotionally steel ourselves, but it's only going to get worse from here. We're at that age now. It's a huge bummer.

A cousin killed herself two weeks ago and I felt the same void (and still feel it today). Hugs to all of you fine folks all over the world; life is too short and I'm glad I get to learn from you all.

Oh man, I'm sorry about your cousin.

HughFreakingDillon · October 2017

echoing the statements above, I too have come to the realization that 20 years ago, I never thought about death much. My own, of others, of my heroes, etc. Save for Kurt, it didn't affect me except when a grandparent passed.

at 43, my wife and I still have both our parents (mine are 70, hers are 80), but we know it's going to happen soon. And it's going to be life-changing. Life just gets harder/shittier.

if only I had known then what I know now.........

Sarah · October 2017

Not the biggest Hip fan, but this is indeed a sad day for Canada.
R.I.P. Gord, and thank you for your contributions to our country.

josevolution · October 2017

damn RIP Mr Downie i didn't know your music wouldn't know one of your songs if it came on radio but still felt the need to offer condolences just reading the this thread today makes me sad that you passed so young ....

CPR7 · October 2017

In Tribute to Gord Downie, CTV Advances World TV Premiere of LONG TIME RUNNING to Now Air This Friday, October 20 at 8 p.m.

In celebration of the life of the unforgettable Gord Downie, CTV announced today it will now present the acclaimed film about The Tragically Hip, LONG TIME RUNNING, in a special advance, commercial-free world television premiere event this Friday, October 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The 95-minute film was previously scheduled to debut in November.

“Canadians from across the country are grieving the passing of this extraordinary individual, and in consultation with the band, we thought this was the right time to share with fans this intimate peek into last summer’s tour,” said Randy Lennox, President, Bell Media. “Gord Downie’s talent, passion, and heart made this country a better place. Gord, we miss you already.”

Daron Oshay · October 2017

Terrible. God bless Gord and The Hip.

PJNB · October 2017

CPR7 said:

In Tribute to Gord Downie, CTV Advances World TV Premiere of LONG TIME RUNNING to Now Air This Friday, October 20 at 8 p.m.
In celebration of the life of the unforgettable Gord Downie, CTV announced today it will now present the acclaimed film about The Tragically Hip, LONG TIME RUNNING, in a special advance, commercial-free world television premiere event this Friday, October 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The 95-minute film was previously scheduled to debut in November.
“Canadians from across the country are grieving the passing of this extraordinary individual, and in consultation with the band, we thought this was the right time to share with fans this intimate peek into last summer’s tour,” said Randy Lennox, President, Bell Media. “Gord Downie’s talent, passion, and heart made this country a better place. Gord, we miss you already.”

My TV guide still has regular programming schedule. I will check back tomorrow to set the PVR. Thanks again.

giventofly69 · October 2017

Rest in peace, Gord.
Canada is better for having you. Thank you for your music, your words, your courage.
May you truly be walking among the stars. Your light will always shine. Xox

Gord Downie has passed away

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In Tribute to Gord Downie, CTV Advances World TV Premiere of LONG TIME RUNNING to Now Air This Friday, October 20 at 8 p.m.

In Tribute to Gord Downie, CTV Advances World TV Premiere of LONG TIME RUNNING to Now Air This Friday, October 20 at 8 p.m.

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