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Kingston, Ontario, Canada (1983 - Present)

The Tragically Hip’s infectious songs, catchy melodies, inspired lyrics, and solid musicianship have secured their place as the kings of rock in Canada. Formed in the early ’80s in Kingston, Ontario, they are: Gordon Downie (vocals), Paul Langlois and Rob Baker (guitars), Gord Sinclair (bass) and Johnny Fay (drums).

The group met while at Kingston Collegiate Vocational Institute (KCVI) and all attended Queen’s University in Kingston. They started as a cover band playing Rolling Stones and Doors covers, and were first represented by a local Kingston agent named Bernie Dobson.

They were signed by MCA in 1987 when Bruce Dickinson saw them perform live at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, Ontario. Later that year they released the EP The Tragically Hip, though they were largely unrecognized until 1989’s Up to Here. Up To Here established them as one of the best and most influential bands in Canada. In 1992, they created the Another Roadside Attraction festival, which tours Canada to promote small, unknown bands.

The band is immensely popular in Canada. They have never found great success in the United States, but have never specifically sought it. When touring in Canada they typically play to sold-out arenas; when touring in the United States they will play smaller venues and clubs. Performances abroad are usually attended by Canadian expatriates. In Europe, the Hip have their greatest following in the Netherlands.
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  • bc_ranger

    new single is listeneable. Hope the album itself will be brighter though.

    last week

  • madboy

    so many memories when i hear their songs

    10 days ago

  • BrokenTel

    I hate to say it but most Hip fans don't scrobble.

    12 days ago

  • Rauffle

    Can't believe how underplayed the Hip are on last.fm...

    27 days ago

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  • traviscaine

    I did a little write-up on The Hip, check it out: http://wearerebelrebel.tumblr.com/post/21334819015/headphone-music-the-tragically-hip

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  • seastargrl

    Beyond amazing. Going on 22 years of fanship, and can still listen every day and never tire. Gord is a true bard.

    March 2012

  • WLDB

    They're working on one.

    February 2012
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