Found this Amazing interview with our friend George Stroumboulopoulos promoting world Container. I definitely recommend waching the full video but i pinched the intro for my Blog.
"Without question they are the most important Canadian Band of the past 2 decades and for many of ya it defines how you see Canada, were talking Gord Downie, Bobby Baker, Paul Langlois, Gord Sinclare and Jonny Fay. They are the Tragically Hip and This is the Hour"
"Shall we get you caught up to the biggest band in Canada? The Tragically Hip"
"Well you don't get any more Canadian then the Tragically Hip, they've been called this country's Home and Native Band. Here's some information.
Formed in 1983 Kingston Ontario, the hip released their first record in 87, a self titled album that went largely unnoticed then 1989 the Hip broke through with this.
The albums called "Up to here" and "New Orleans is sinking" made the Tragically Hip a house hold name.
A few years later came the record "Fully Completely" and it was official, The Hip were representing. They sing about hockey players like Bobby Orr, Bill Barilko and Dan Snyder. They sing about the injustice of David Milgaard, plus painter Tom Thompson and the writer Hugh Mclennan.
It's music, culture and history all rolled into one. These guys have sold more then 6 million records, made 11 studio albums, and still sell out shows all across the country, and i'm talking about arenas. Their latest album is world container, produced by Canadian producing legend Bob Rock, yes the same Bob Rock who's worked with Metallica, Bon Jovi, Areosmith, and Our Lady Peace.
Rolling Stone has called The Tragically Hip bonafide monsters of Rock at home and no other Canadian band has replaced them in their fans affections and after over 2 decades its unlikely that any one ever will.
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