Members of The Tragically Hip (Gord Downie right) (Photo: Ticketmaster)
The Tragically Hip have unveiled a summer tour.
This follows yesterday’s revelation that Hip lead singer Gord Downie has terminal brain cancer.
As word of Downie’s illness spread, it quickly became clear how widespread the band’s influence has been in shaping the country’s popular culture.
Canadians turned to social media to express their shock and send well wishes to Downie.
Starting today, fans of the band are being invited to sign a book of well wishes at the city hall in Kingston — the city where the band formed in the 1980’s.
Their home town of Kingston will have the last show of the tour, August 20th at the K-Rock Centre.
