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The never-ending present : the story of Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip / Michael Barclay.
"The biography of Canada's band. In the summer of 2016, more than a third of Canadians tuned in to watch what was likely the Tragically Hip's final performance, broadcast from their hometown of Kingston, Ontario. Why? Because these five men were always more than just a band. They sold millions of records and defined a generation of Canadian rock music. But they were also a tabula rasa onto which fans could project their own ideas: of performance, of poetry, of history, of Canada itself. In the first print biography of the Tragically Hip, Michael Barclay talks to dozens of the band's peers and friends about not just the Hip's music but about the opening bands, the American albatross, the band's role in Canadian culture, and Gord Downie's role in reconciliation with Indigenous people. When Downie announced he had terminal cancer and decided to take the Hip on the road one more time, the tour became another Terry Fox moment; this time, Canadians got to witness an embattled hero reach the finish line. This is a book not just for fans of the band: it's for anyone interested in how culture can spark national conversations."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781770414365 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 482 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Toronto : ECW Press, [2018]
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Downie, Gordon, 1964-2017. Tragically Hip (Musical group) Rock musicians > Canada > Biography. |
| Genre: | Biographies. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 782.421660922 Tragi-B | 31681010092187 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Bookmasters
The #1 National BestsellerShortlisted for the 2019 Speakerâs Book AwardNominated for the 2019 Heritage Toronto Book AwardâBarclay combines his admiration of the band with his knowledge of the music industry to make a clever, touching, and very informative book that may well be the definitive work on an important piece of Canadian pop culture.â â Publishersweekly.com, starred reviewThe long-awaited, first-ever print biography of Canadaâs band!In the summer of 2016, more than a third of Canadians tuned in to watch what was likely the Tragically Hipâs final performance, broadcast from their hometown of Kingston, Ontario. Why? Because these five men were always more than just a band. They sold millions of records and defined a generation of Canadian rock music. But they were also a tabula rasa onto which fans could project their own ideas: of performance, of poetry, of history, of Canada itself.In the first print biography of the Tragically Hip, Michael Barclay talks to dozens of the bandâs peers and friends about not just the Hipâs music but about the opening bands, the American albatross, the bandâs role in Canadian culture, and Gord Downieâs role in reconciliation with Indigenous people. When Downie announced he had terminal cancer and decided to take the Hip on the road one more time, the tour became another Terry Fox moment; this time, Canadians got to witness an embattled hero reach the finish line.This is a book not just for fans of the band: itâs for anyone interested in how culture can spark national conversations. - Bookmasters
The first print biography of one of Canadaâs most famous and impactful bands, The Tragically Hip, explores how the group has helped define todayâs cultural conversations, including Gord Downieâs inspirational story and his role in reconciliation with Indigenous people. - Perseus Publishing
The biography of âCanadaâs bandâ
In the summer of 2016, more than a third of Canadians tuned in to watch what was likely the Tragically Hipâs final performance, broadcast from their hometown of Kingston, Ontario. Why? Because these five men were always more than just a band. They sold millions of records and defined a generation of Canadian rock music. But they were also a tabula rasa onto which fans could project their own ideas: of performance, of poetry, of history, of Canada itself.
In the first print biography of the Tragically Hip, Michael Barclay talks to dozens of the bandâs peers and friends about not just the Hipâs music but about the opening bands, the American albatross, the bandâs role in Canadian culture, and Gord Downieâs role in reconciliation with Indigenous people. When Downie announced he had terminal cancer and decided to take the Hip on the road one more time, the tour became another Terry Fox moment; this time, Canadians got to witness an embattled hero reach the finish line.
This is a book not just for fans of the band: itâs for anyone interested in how culture can spark national conversations.
- Perseus Publishing
The long-awaited, one and only unauthorized biography of The Tragically Hip. - Simon and Schuster
The #1 National Bestseller
Shortlisted for the 2019 Speakerâs Book Award
Nominated for the 2019 Heritage Toronto Book Award
âBarclay combines his admiration of the band with his knowledge of the music industry to make a clever, touching, and very informative book that may well be the definitive work on an important piece of Canadian pop culture.â â Publishersweekly.com, starred review
The long-awaited, first-ever print biography of Canadaâs band!
In the summer of 2016, more than a third of Canadians tuned in to watch what was likely the Tragically Hipâs final performance, broadcast from their hometown of Kingston, Ontario. Why? Because these five men were always more than just a band. They sold millions of records and defined a generation of Canadian rock music. But they were also a tabula rasa onto which fans could project their own ideas: of performance, of poetry, of history, of Canada itself.
In the first print biography of the Tragically Hip, Michael Barclay talks to dozens of the bandâs peers and friends about not just the Hipâs music but about the opening bands, the American albatross, the bandâs role in Canadian culture, and Gord Downieâs role in reconciliation with Indigenous people. When Downie announced he had terminal cancer and decided to take the Hip on the road one more time, the tour became another Terry Fox moment; this time, Canadians got to witness an embattled hero reach the finish line.
This is a book not just for fans of the band: itâs for anyone interested in how culture can spark national conversations.
