4:30am - Sunday, September 1, 2024

The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration

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The Tragically Hip has been at the heart of the Canadian musical zeitgeist for 40 years, evoking a strong emotional connection between their music and their fans that remains unrivaled. In 2015, the band's captivating lead singer, Gord Downie, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, a prognosis that shook a nation. Having just finished their latest record, Man Machine Poem, it seemed only appropriate to take it out on tour, a tour that felt like a farewell. The 15-show run culminated in a National Celebration on August 20, 2016, at the K-Rock Centre in The Tragically Hip's hometown of Kingston, Ontario - their last performance as a five-piece band. THE TRAGICALLY HIP - A NATIONAL CELEBRATION captures this historic concert, revealing the emotion of a country as they said goodbye to their fearless frontman.

Broadcast In: English Duration: 1:28:59
HD CC

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12:00am, 09/04/2024 | Maine PBS

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Calendar The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration (Maine PBS) The Tragically Hip has been at the heart of the Canadian musical zeitgeist for 40 years, evoking a strong emotional connection between their music and their fans that remains unrivaled. In 2015, the band's captivating lead singer, Gord Downie, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, a prognosis that shook a nation. Having just finished their latest record, Man Machine Poem, it seemed only appropriate to take it out on tour, a tour that felt like a farewell. The 15-show run culminated in a National Celebration on August 20, 2016, at the K-Rock Centre in The Tragically Hip's hometown of Kingston, Ontario - their last performance as a five-piece band. THE TRAGICALLY HIP - A NATIONAL CELEBRATION captures this historic concert, revealing the emotion of a country as they said goodbye to their fearless frontman. http://proweb.myersinfosys.com/mpbc/airlist/760138/detail.ics