Eddie Vedder pays tribute to Tragically Hip's Gord Downie

Image
Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Aug 23 2016 | 7:22 AM IST
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder has paid a sweet tribute to rock band Tragically Hip lead vocalist Gord Downie, who was recently diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.
The 51-year-old "Jeremy" hitmaker sang "Light Years" for the Canadian rocker during his concert at Wrigley Field in Chicago, reported Entertainment Weekly.
"There's something going on north of the border tonight and it involves somebody who we consider a family member just because he's part of the group of touring musicians that we've met over the years," Vedder said.
Downie, 52, performed his last show with the Tragically Hip the same night for a sold-out crowd, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Kingston, Canada.
"We were all informed of some sad news that he (Downie) had a really tough form of brain cancer. He was very courageous and decided to take (the Tragically Hip) out on one last tour and tonight's the last night of that run.
"So they're up there, going through the emotions up there. I just want to send them our energy from our gathering up to their gathering up there, and wish the best to Mr Gord Downie. We love you," Vedder added.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Aug 23 2016 | 7:22 AM IST

Next Story