Remembering Gordon Lightfoot on the first Anniversary of his death

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Ottawa
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Remembering Gordon Lightfoot, One Year Later

It has been exactly one year since Gordon Lightfoot died in Toronto on May 1, 2023 at the age of 84. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Today, fans of Gordon Lightfoot (Sundown, Early Morning Rain, ...) along with the rest of the music world have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Lightfoot, a cultural icon

Born Gordon Meredith Lightfoot, Jr. in Orillia on November 17, 1938, his career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in Canadian history. Lightfoot was not just a great singer, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1974 he touched the hearts of millions with ‘Sundown’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique musical heritage.

It's been one year since the tragic loss of Gordon Lightfoot and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Gordon Lightfoot is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Gordon Lightfoot.

Gordon Lightfoot career in pictures

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