Gordon Edgar Downie 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 its formation in 1984 until his death in 2017. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and popular artists in Canadian music history.
Downie began pursuing a solo career with the release of Coke Machine Glow in 2001. He published his first poetry and prose collection alongside the album and under the same title.
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.
Downie has released seven solo albums, two posthumously. His first to hit number one was Introduce Yerself, shortly after his death. His family and managers said future releases are planned, including solo material and unreleased work with the Hip.
Gordon Downie’s Age
53 years
Gordon Downie’s Net Worth
Gordon Downie was a Canadian musician, writer, and actor who had a net worth of $10 million
Gordon Downie’s Wife
Laura Leigh Ushe
Gordon Downie’s Songs
Studio albums
| Year | Album | CAN |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Coke Machine Glow | 26 |
| 2003 | Battle of the Nudes | 33 |
| 2010 | The Grand Bounce (with the Country of Miracles) | 8 |
| 2014 | And the Conquering Sun (with the Sadies) | 10 |
| 2016 | Secret Path | 4 |
| 2017 | Introduce Yerself | 1 |
| 2020 | Away Is Mine | 3 |
Compilations
- Our Power (2006): “Figment (Acoustic version)”
Singles
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- “Vancouver Divorce” (2001)
- “Chancellor” (2001)
- “Pascal’s Submarine” (2003)
- “Figment” (2003)
- “Sleeping Sickness” by City and Colour (2008)
- “The East Wind” (2010)
- “The Dance and Its Disappearance” (2010)
- “Crater” (with the Sadies) (2014)
- “The Stranger” (2016)
- “Introduce Yerself” (2017)
- “Hotel Worth” (2020)
Gordon Downie’s Height
6 ft 5 in