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Following news of Gord Downie’s death, Tragically Hip fans gathered and belted “Ahead by a Century” in the late singer’s hometown Kingston, Ont.

Gord Downie had a way with words. Here are some quotes to remember from the late Tragically Hip frontman, who passed away last night after a months-long battle with cancer.

If you have the slightest interest in music in this country, go right now and listen to Jian Ghomeshi interviewing Gord Downie on Q today. For one whole hour. This is the sort of stuff that reminds you how absolutely necessary the CBC can be sometimes. Jian is on a roll.