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troutman · 08-08-2016, 10:32 AM

Rick Mercer on why the Tragically Hip isn’t famous in the U.S.
http://www.cbcmusic.ca/posts/12496/w...mous-in-the-us

This was the curse of being the Hip, they would go to Fillmore, a famous venue, and they would sell out in five minutes. But, no Americans could get in. By the time they were like, 'What's this happening in this sold-out show with this insane band,' you couldn't get in because every Canadian filled up the space.

08-08-2016, 10:32 AM	#793
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	Rick Mercer on why the Tragically Hip isn’t famous in the U.S. http://www.cbcmusic.ca/posts/12496/w...mous-in-the-us This was the curse of being the Hip, they would go to Fillmore, a famous venue, and they would sell out in five minutes. But, no Americans could get in. By the time they were like, 'What's this happening in this sold-out show with this insane band,' you couldn't get in because every Canadian filled up the space.