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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.
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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Fully Completely
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Up to Here
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Day for Night
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Ahead By A Century
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New Orleans Is Sinking
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Wheat Kings
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Little Bones
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Blow At High Dough
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Nautical Disaster
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38 Years Old
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Coffee Girl
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Scared
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Fully Completely
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Grace, Too
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Locked in the Trunk of a Car
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At the Hundredth Meridian
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Shoutbox
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slov1 wrote:
lost them after "day for night"... but for me the are back with "we are the same"!
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TheGuitarGuy wrote:
They really are the best
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BarelyBe wrote:
The Hip really makes me a proud Canuck :) Peace + Love
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BarelyBe wrote:
I love the Hip! Seen them in their hometown, Kingston ON (best, most beautiful city in Canada) at the Royal Military College a few years back, and was absolutely blown away! Matt Good opened up for them. I also love how big of Trailer Park Boys fans they are. One of the best Canadian bands ever :) Peace + Love
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TheGuitarGuy wrote:
These guys are the best. In my top 5, might even be in my top 3 ever. Live they are amazing. Even better than on the albums.
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WLDB wrote:
Hmm only 1642 here.
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mjkeat wrote:
or 1677
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jadeewtf wrote:
46 plays in your library. :/
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Earendil1986 wrote:
Concert in Utrecht was great! Live even better then on CD
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mjkeat wrote:
obviously not enough Canadians on last.fm because this band only has 3mil plays
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likeahurricane1 wrote:
Great concert in Utrecht, for some video see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPlneH2y2aM
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pastor_dave18 wrote:
Im Surprised that My Music at Work isnt in the top 15 tracks. i always here it on the radio and its a favorite to many people i know
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BumsNL wrote:
And perfect it was; especially the show in Utrecht was great: so much spirit and enthousiasm. Thx Hips!!!
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porcelain_tree wrote:
I'm still jazzed about their show this past Aug. During "Grace, Too" I felt like I was tripping. One of the best concerts of my life.
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BumsNL wrote:
This week I'm gonna see them twice: @Tivoli and @Paradiso. A perfect week to come :-)
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Gr8Grabini wrote:
Grew up in Buffalo - used to listen on CFNY - saw them first time at sold-out HSBC arena - now I live in Dallas and get to see them once a year from the front row of some small club - beauty!
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Pansanjorge wrote:
Playing at LE GUESS WHO? FESTIVAL Utrecht - http://www.last.fm/event/1172442+Le+Guess+Who-+2009 Other bands playing as well: Tragically Hip, Dead Confederate, Tweak Bird, A Place to Bury Strangers, Basia Bulat, Evan Dando/ Lemonheads, Early Day Miners, Yuri Landman, Alexander Tucker, Lightning Dust, Six Organs of Admittance, Gala Drop, The Shaky Hands, Deer Tick, The Cave Singers, Moon & Sun, Audiotransparent, Ryland Bouchard, Megafaun, The Dodos, Wild Beasts, The Very Best, Poirier ft MC Zulu, Quasimodo, Crystal Fighters, Huoratron, Dorian Concept, Bibio, The Field & band, Freek Fabricius, nice nice, Luke Abott, Saint Alvia, Fucked Up, F.S. Blumm, B. Fleischmann, Birthday Suits, The Modern Dance Club, TV Buddhas, Staff Benda Bilili, Thus:Owls, Patrick Watson & the Wooden Arms, Tony Dekker of Great Lake Swimmers, William Fitzsimmons, Micah P. Hinson, Molina & Johsnon, Aa, Wavves, Male Bonding.
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ChristophArmada wrote:
<3
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Hobbes55 wrote:
It's kinda weird how they have so few listens, kinda thought it would be a lot higher.
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tones27 wrote:
Depression Suite!
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