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Remembering Gord Downie, the Tragically Hip frontman

Original: https:// kind.social/@BubQuiz/117479494 284253865 As @ anyGould notes, they do tend to use Gord Downie's band The Tragic

Commenters are recalling Gord Downie, frontman of Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, with reference to broadcaster Alan Cross's memorial tribute describing Downie as a 'rock poet'. Discussion touches on how commercial Canadian radio stations use the band to satisfy Canadian Content broadcast requirements, while stressing that Downie's artistry went far beyond quota rules.

Why now: A widely shared tribute by Alan Cross has prompted fans to reflect on Gord Downie's legacy and the Tragically Hip's place in Canadian music.

Gord DownieThe Tragically HipAlan CrossCanada

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• https:// kind.social/@BubQuiz/117479494 284253865 As @ anyGould notes, they do tend to use Gord Downie's band The Tragically Hip as the required Canadian Content on commercial stations they suit. But Gord was all that. Here''s Alan Cross's amaaztng memorial for our Rock Poet on… · BubQuiz@kind.social · 1

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