On Hertel Avenue, mural commemorates Gord Downie

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A singer known around the world- and loved by many Western New Yorkers- has died.
Gord Downie, lead singer of Canadian rock band “The Tragically Hip” passed away at 53. He had been battling terminal brain cancer since receiving a diagnosis two years ago.
A mural on Hertel Avenue was dedicated to Downie in September.
Tiffany Bentley, music director for WEDG The Edge, said Wednesday that she think’s Downie’s memory will live on in other musician