Gord Downie
- March 10, 2024
- Writer
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Gord Downie Biography
| Birthday | Feb 6 |
| Birth Year | 1964 |
| Place Of Birth | Amherstview |
Gord Downie is one of the most popular and richest Writer who was born on February 6, 1964 in Amherstview, Canada. As of June 1, 2023, Gord Downie has a net worth approximately $5 Million. In addition to his career with the Tragically Hip, Downie released five solo albums: Coke Machine Glow (2001), Battle of the Nudes (2003), The Grand Bounce (2010), Secret Path (2016), and Introduce Yerself (2017), and a collaboration with the Sadies, And the Conquering Sun (2014).
Gordon Edgar Downie CM (February 6, 1964 – October 17, 2017) was a Canadian rock singer-songwriter, musician, writer and activist. He was the lead singer and lyricist for the Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, which he fronted from their formation in 1984 until his death in 2017. Downie is widely regarded as one of the most influential and popular artists in Canadian music history.
Gordon Downie was born in Amherstview, Ontario, and raised in Kingston, Ontario, along with his brothers Mike and Patrick, and sisters Charlyn and Paula. He was the son of Lorna (Neal) and Edgar Charles Downie, a travelling salesman, later a real estate broker and developer. In Kingston, he befriended the musicians who would become The Tragically Hip, while attending the downtown Kingston high school Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute. He attended Queen’s University where he majored in film studies, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts and Science in 1986.
Downie began pursuing a solo career with the release of Coke Machine Glow in
- He published his first poetry and prose collection alongside the album and under the same title. The backing musicians, credited as the Goddamned Band, consisted of indie rock band the Dinner Is Ruined, Josh Finlayson of Skydiggers and singer-songwriter Julie Doiron. He released his second solo album, Battle of the Nudes, in 2003 before returning to the studio with the Tragically Hip. His third solo effort, The Grand Bounce, was released in 2010. Both it and Battle of the Nudes are credited as Gord Downie and the Country of Miracles.
Gord Downie Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Writer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Gord Downie is one of the richest Writer from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gord Downie 's net worth $5 Million.
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Facts & Trivia
Ranked on the list of most popular Writer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Gord Downie celebrates birthday on February 6 of every year.
Why is Gord Downie important?
Downie spent the last year of his life creating awareness about the impact of residential schools and issues affecting First Nations. Before his death, Downie created The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund “to call Canadians to learning and action in solidarity with Indigenous peoples of this land.”
How long did Gord Downie live after diagnosis?
The average period of survival following diagnosis of glioblastoma is about 18 months. The death of Canadian singer-songwriter Gord Downie from glioblastoma is a grim reminder of the daunting nature of the invasive brain tumour, which has one of the poorest survival rates of any cancer.
How old is Gord Downie?
53 years (1964–2017)
Where is Gord Downie from?
Amherstview, Canada
What contributions did Gord Downie make to the world?
The Tragically Hip partnered with Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto in 2016 to raise funds for brain cancer research. The Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research was created to support research into new drugs, techniques, and treatments to fight incurable brain cancers. Donations from fans poured in.