Gord Downie's enduring legacy continues to inspire Canadians

For many Canadians, Gord Downie was more than the lead singer of The Tragically Hip — he was a storyteller whose music captured the people, places and experiences that helped define the country’s identity.As a musician who helped shape Canadian rock for more than three decades, his music celebrated the country’s landscapes, history and everyday life.Songs like Bobcaygeon, Ahead by a Century, Courage (for Hugh MacLennan), and Wheat Kings have become woven into Canada’s cu