After an evening full of poignant lyrics and almost-goodbyes, Gord Downie, lead singer of the Tragically Hip, closed the concert in his hometown of Kingston, Ont., with a simple, heartfelt "thank you for that." The frontman also lovingly teased Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who was in a box with a crowd of people, clad in a denim jacket and a Hip T-shirt. Gord Downie's remarks to the crowd included an exhortation to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who attended. Inside the K-Rock Centre, fans were on their feet before the Tragically Hip even made it to the stage, screaming and clapping and stomping their feet in anticipation of the band's historic homecoming. Hundreds of viewing parties were held across Canada, and the eastern Ontario city officially proclaimed Saturday as The Tragically Hip Day.

Source: CBC News August 21, 2016 05:04 UTC