The Tragically Hip
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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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WLDB
I have a fair bit, but I havent listened to the radio regularly since grade 11 or so. That was 2005ish.
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CodexManesse
@BrokenTel: Most Hip fans don't really need to scrobble, since they get a load of radio-play up here in The Great White North. At least that was one of my primary reasons for not putting some Hip on my computer. I have since rectified that mistake.
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exeter232
What has happened with to the Hip?...I say, too much of Gord's poems and not enough of the raw rock and roll that made the group. Plan A is the end of the line..If you have to learn to love it, you are forcing it. From a "Road Apples" original
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porcelain_tree
Plan A is growing on me. I really like 4 or 5 songs. "Goodnight Attawapiskat" is terrific.
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Menno75
European tour please! (Or a stand-alone gig in Amsterdam... that would be enough... hehe) ;-)
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Rhyme79
No, you're thinking of wet wet wet. ;)
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theotherivan
DRIP DRIP DRIP
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bc_ranger
don't really know what to say. Now For Plan A sounds a bit disappointing at the first listen. Hope will get into it soon.
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seanbonner1
put it off (2)
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joemcmaster
put it off
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jkade
I'd just like to point out that the Live from the Vault "official bootleg" series on the official website features some really remarkable concerts. It's a little pricey, yes, but so far they've been worth every Lincoln or QE2 cent.
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krustywazoo
It isn't Canada Day if I don't listen to the Hip. Happy Canada Day, everyone.
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bc_ranger
new single is listeneable. Hope the album itself will be brighter though.
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madboy
so many memories when i hear their songs
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BrokenTel
I hate to say it but most Hip fans don't scrobble.
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Rauffle
Can't believe how underplayed the Hip are on last.fm...
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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.
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