And that can be done by pulling out a well placed rhyme." Battle of the Nudes was released in 2003, his follow up album proved not to be a dissapointment. When asked about the transition from the figure head of a rock group to a poet, he responded " I had to stop hearing the music. The book is divided into four sections which follow the themes of family, private memories and road poems. After reading this book, Gord proves that his talents in the written word are just as swell as his talents in the sung word. This was also the name of poetry which accompanies the CD and is on sale in Indigo and Chapters stores across Canada. He decided to put his works of poetry and collection of lyrics together to produce his first solo album entitled Coke Machine Glow. Despite the bands overwhelming success in 2002, Gord decided it was time for something different. With hits like "38 Years Old", "Bobcaygeon", and "New Orleans is Sinking" - music buffs get more than a bang for their buck. The gripping aspect that arguably defines this all Canadian group is Gord's powerful lyrics that deliver a message to every audience they rock out in front of. In 2005, they were inducted into the Canadian Hall of Fame. Presently, the band has been called the long reigning kings of Canadian rock'n'roll. With their easy going campfire and front porch vibe, they capture a rare sound, and Gord delivers a powerful message through his meaningful lyrics which most would say is distinctive to The Hip. In 2002, the band was given a sidewalk star among the likes of Rush, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. The Tragically Hip was formed the following year and has been very successful since then bringing home multiple awards - Juno's and Grammy's among them.
He now resides in Toronto happily married to a loving wife, and together have children. While at Kingston Collegiate he met Paul Langlois, Rob Baker, Gord Sinclair and Johnny Fray, the four guys that now make up one of Canada's best and most influential rock groups.
He was brought up in Amherstview, Ontario and went on to study at Queen's University, however, graduated from Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute in 1982. As a child he always had a keen ear for music and while all the other kids were spending their allowance on baseball trading cards, he was purchasing vinyl in the 45 inch form from the fathers of rock'n'roll. He was born on Feburary 6th, 1964 in Amherstview, Ontario.
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“It was one savage kick in the pants, can’t remember people’s names and can’t remember lyrics.Although Gordon Downie is recognized mainly for his singer/songwriter capabilities, The Tragically Hip's front man has also ventured into poetry, video directing, and even the occasional cameo on a Canadian sitcom or a movie about a men's curling league. “For some reason every line, I just couldn’t, it’s the worst kind of punishment,” he said. He had difficulty remembering lyrics during the summer tour, he said. Downie said before his illness he always had one teleprompter at his shows as a backup, but rarely needed it. He said he struggled with his memory during the summer tour and had to use six teleprompters to help with lyrics. And I say that just to be up front, because I might call you Doug.” “And now I can’t remember hardly anything. “It’s given me this long kind of way to do some of these things that I’ve always wanted to do,” Downie said.ĭownie told Mansbridge one of the biggest effects of his illness is his memory that used to be his “forte.” He said he feels lucky in a sense because he can still accomplish some things. The interview marked the first time he’s discussed his condition publicly. He also said the Tragically Hip are working on another record, adding that “just doing things” brings him peace. “This is what I want to do,” Downie said of the project. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
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