— Like a shooting star streaking across the Canadian sky, Gord Downie gave the country one exuberant burst of energy before bowing out. Downie, who exuded manic energy throughout the nearly three-hour-long, 30-song concert, poured his heart into the unforgettable live show while paying tribute to fans who encouraged him on. Before the Hip took the stage, the crowd ushered in their performance with an impromptu rendition of O Canada. Usually a man of few words, Downie used the national platform of the televised concert to campaign for Canada’s North. He extinguished a debate that has raged between Hip fans this tour by revealing that the scarf adorning his neck for most of the evening was actually two colourful socks linked together.

Source: National Post August 21, 2016 13:41 UTC