[direwolf74]

But you've gotta love how someone can go from not even being on the bill, to being a guest vocalist for a cover song performed by a last-minute addition to the bill, to virtually hogging the microphone during the all-star finale.

Actually, I think the Canadian dream would have been to let the Canadian icons handle the vocals to the finale, not some third tier Vince Neil wannabe from LA. F*ck he was annoying.

Agreed. What the hell was that guy doing there?? I'm guessing he was performing/hanging out with Motley Crue?

[o78]

And how cool was it to see Gord with Neil. He seemed humbled to be sharing a stage with Bruce Cockburn, Gordon Lightfoot and Neil Young.

It was odd to see him looking pensive as he stepped away from the mic sheepishly to let a few of his idols sing. A very different Gord from the usual front man.

Completely! It was very odd to see Gordie like that. There were times where he even looked a little uncomfortable to be up there. It just goes to show you how humble he really is and that fame has not given him any ego at all. He was a very different Gord from the one that performed with the boys earlier. But still enjoyable nonetheless.

[chris]

But you've gotta love how someone can go from not even being on the bill, to being a guest vocalist for a cover song performed by a last-minute addition to the bill, to virtually hogging the microphone during the all-star finale.

Actually, I think the Canadian dream would have been to let the Canadian icons handle the vocals to the finale, not some third tier Vince Neil wannabe from LA. F*ck he was annoying.

Agreed. What the hell was that guy doing there?? I'm guessing he was performing/hanging out with Motley Crue?

No, no. He was one of the guests that DMC brought on stage to "sing" the Steven Tyler parts of Walk This Way. The whole DMC thing was a crock and whoever thought it was a good idea should be fired. It was embarrassing watching them on stage butchering All Along The Watchtower and the aforementioned Aerosmith/RunDMC track.

[direwolf74]

Here's a review of the Hip's Live 8 performance:

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[o78]

Walk This Way[/i]. The whole DMC thing was a crock and whoever thought it was a good idea should be fired. It was embarrassing watching them on stage butchering All Along The Watchtower and the aforementioned Aerosmith/RunDMC track.

I was wondering who the hell DMC was anyways...was it supposed to be a one time tribute-type thing? Talk about bad idea, they sounded horrible.

[chris]

Here's a review of the Hip's Live 8 performance:

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As Quebecor has a history of making people pay for old web articles...

Joined at the Hip
By JASON MACNEIL -- Special to The Toronto Sun

BARRIE - Make no mistake about it: The Tragically Hip are Canada's band.

As highlights from Pink Floyd's London performance ended on the big screen, shouts of "Hip! Hip! Hip!" could immediately be heard across Park Place in Barrie.

Lead singer Gord Downie and company began their three-song set with My Music At Work.

Downie, when he wasn't mentioning Live 8's website, kept his usual stream of witty ramblings to a minimum.

With Canadian flags whipping in the wind and the crowd standing energized and singing along, Downie strapped on an acoustic guitar for Ahead By A Century, a cozy, campfire tune that invited a quick and loud sing-along.

Downie also managed to alter some lyrics and slip in a few subtle references to the goal of the event, including, "You're supposed to be ahead by a century," and also, "You tilted his hand," references perhaps to Africa and Prime Minister Paul Martin, respectively.

The Hip ended the set by bringing out host Dan Aykroyd to play harmonica on Poets. The song took on a bluesier, roots feel with Aykroyd and guitarist Rob Baker playing off each other.

And for one of the few times of the day, the crowd anticipated an encore.

It didn't happen, but they were still very happy.

[chantel]

Well, I just saw the Hip perform on AOL, freakin' awesome!! What I wouldn´t give to see that again :jump

[Chris Tanz]

It didn't happen, but they were still very happy.

you know, with due respect to whomever authored and/or edited this article -- that is one lame-o final sentence
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[gratts99]

is there a way just to watch the hip's performance on AOL ? It will only play from the beginning of the day and i cant fast forward. And how does one record of off the website?

[emperor penguin]

is there a way just to watch the hip's performance on AOL ? It will only play from the beginning of the day and i cant fast forward. And how does one record of off the website?

for now you can only watch it in the context of the entire concert, but it said on the website to come back later to watch individual songs on demand, so they are probably going to split everything up so you don't have to sit through everything else.

[chris]

for now you can only watch it in the context of the entire concert, but it said on the website to come back later to watch individual songs on demand, so they are probably going to split everything up so you don't have to sit through everything else.

Since many/most users only want to see their favourite acts, it only makes sense to split it up. The amount of bandwidth they'll save qill be incredible, although since it's the business they're in, they probably don't care as much.

I also hope that they add it for Mac users.

[j-monster]

OK, my thoughts.

Another great performance by the Hip! The boys were great, Gord was on fire (I enjoyed his subtle message to the world leaders by the changes in ABAC's lyrics), and Poets with Ackroyd on harmonica was a real treat. Too bad about some of the sound problems, but it had nothing to do with the band. Way to go Hip!

As for other acts in Barrie, Gordon Lightfoot was great (btw, anyone know what the songs he played were besides If You Could Read My Mind?)... Neil Young was also terrific (loved that pic!)... the Barenaked Ladies' set was really cool and a lot of fun... that tool from Buck Cherry deserves an a**-whoopin'... and is it just me, or is Raine Maida quickly becoming Canada's answer to Bono?

[cferneyh]

is it just me, or is Raine Maida quickly becoming Canada's answer to Bono?

Ego? Yes.

Everything else (talent, songwriting, charisma)? No.

[das_hips]

Amen to that...

Anybody catch MuchNews earlier today? I don't normally watch the trash, but my sister was, so I sat in... Essentially they had a bunch of back-stage commentary with the bands that took the stage at Live 8.

It had Tommy Lee feeling 'glad he had been there', Raine Mada wearing a stupid leather hat, and an angry Downie:

"Paul Martin says ‘I don’t want to make a promise I can’t keep.’ Well then just keep the fucking promise"

[direwolf74]

Amen to that...

Anybody catch MuchNews earlier today? I don't normally watch the trash, but my sister was, so I sat in... Essentially they had a bunch of back-stage commentary with the bands that took the stage at Live 8.

It had Tommy Lee feeling 'glad he had been there', Raine Mada wearing a stupid leather hat, and an angry Downie:

"Paul Martin says ‘I don’t want to make a promise I can’t keep.’ Well then just keep the fucking promise"

You can always count on Gord for a memorable quote. I love it! In fact I just made that quote my signature.

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