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The Tragically Hip Open Up in New Official Biography Featuring Previously Unpublished Material
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The surviving members of The Tragically Hip (also referred to as the Hip) are continuing their year of behind-the-scenes insight with an official biography that’ll provide even more insight beyond their recent Prime Video docuseries, The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal. The new book, titled This Is Our Life, will take fans through the rock band’s journey to fame featuring previously unpublished materials that’ll give even the most diehard fans a new perspective.
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Music lovers can delve into 130,000 words featuring quotes and reflections taken from hours of interviews done with Rob Baker, the late Gord Downie, Johnny Fay, Paul Langlois and Gord Sinclair. Their most iconic moments as a band won’t be the only things spotlighted within the book: you’ll also read about their beginnings in Kingston, Ontario, where they met in high school and eventually formed the band.
The official biography was released on Tuesday (Oct. 1) and is currently on sale for up to 22% off, dropping the price to a wallet-friendly $51 (reg. $65). Not only will it expand your Tragically Hip merch collection, but it can be a resource for the aspiring musicians and singers in your life.
Keep reading to learn where to buy This Is Our Life online.
"This Is Our Life" by The Tragically Hip
$63.70
Tragically Hip’s biography won’t just be filled with “rare and previously unpublished material” taken from the band’s archives. You’ll also get a visual display of photographs curated by Genesis publications; everything from backstage photos to album artwork, handwritten lyrics and setlists will be displayed alongside reflections from each band member.
This Is Our Life now joins the growing collection of music books, and is a piece of treasure-worthy merch that you can display on your coffee table or nightstand to parse through as you listen to their music.
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