🎉 Celebrating 40 Years of The Hip! 🎉

This week on The Tragically Hip Top 40 Countdown, jD is joined by Bill in Kingston for an episode full of stories, memories, and classic magic by the boys. We’re celebrating four decades of Canada’s beloved band by sharing fan experiences, concert stories, and those unforgettable moments that make The Tragically Hip more than just a band — they’re a way of life.

Bill dives into how The Hip became part of his DNA and what makes their music so timeless. Whether it’s tape-trading treasures, road trips to legendary shows, or that electric feeling of seeing Gord Downie live, this episode is a tribute to the power of the band that continues to move us.

🔥 Episode Highlights & Timestamps 🔥

• [2:55] – Bill’s first Hip experience: Hockey, Led Zeppelin, and discovering Canada’s band. 🏒🎸

• [9:15] – Road trips, bootleg tapes, and meeting Gord Downie — an unforgettable fan journey. 🚗💿

• [17:15] – How a wedding in St. Catharines turned into a TTH love story. 💍🎶

• [28:52] – Gord’s poetic lyrics and those dreamlike images that make every song open to interpretation. 📜🎤

🎟️ Don’t Miss This! 🎟️

🗓️ A Celebration of The Hip for ALS – Join us on October 4th, 2025, for our wrap-up fundraiser! Tickets are just $20, and all proceeds go to the ALS Society of Canada. Let’s celebrate the legacy of The Hip and make a difference. ❤️

📲 Connect with Us!

Keep the conversation going and fly the Hip flag high!

• 📸 Instagram: @tthtop40

• 📧 Email: tthtop40@gmail.com

• 💬 Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/tthtop40

• 🌐 Website: dewvre.com/tthtop40

• ▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@dewvre1974

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