Musician Dictionary

Gord Downie

Canadian musician, writer (1964–2017)

DescriptionCanadian musician, writer (1964–2017)
Source: Wikidata
Born1964-02-06
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceAmherstview Amherstview
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2017-10-17
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathKingston Toronto
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaCanada
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryCA
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipCanada
Source: Wikidata
Occupationrock musician singer songwriter
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsvoice
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsZoë Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofThe Tragically Hip Gord Downie & the Country of Miracles Gord Downie, The Sadies, and the Conquering Sun The Country Of Miracles Buried Heart Project The Tragically Hip
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AwardsCASBY Award Canadian Newsmaker of the Year Member of the Order of Canada
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Downie G. Downie GD Gord Downey Gord Downie Gordon Edgar Downie

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Identifiers

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