[direwolf74]

My one fear is that although this book appears to have the endorsement of the band (Gord writing the foreword), I haven't read a description that alludes to in-depth interviews with band members.

From the ECW Press website: In the first print biography of the Tragically Hip, acclaimed music journalist Michael Barclay talks to dozens of the band’s peers and friends about not just the Hip’s music but the American albatross, the band’s role in Canadian culture, and Gord Downie’s role in reconciliation with Indigenous people.

There is no mention of band involvement. This would be a shame. I guess it would leave the door open for a band autobiography down the road, and although I agree that Rob is a interesting storyteller, I think the best book would come from the best writer in the band.

I'd also prefer it if the band were involved, but I'm still excited to read this thing regardless. Barclay is an excellent music writer and I'm looking forward to reading all the cool stories and anecdotes from the Hip's peers. I was instantly hooked just reading that teaser from Macleans.