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Did Gordon Lightfoot lose his voice?

Gordon Lightfoot almost lost his life in 2002 when his abdominal artery burst and he was in a coma for six weeks following the surgery that saved his life. When he finally and almost miraculously woke up he could barely play the guitar and his vocal chords were so constricted his golden voice was no more.

Also, when was gordon lightfoot at massey hall?

A Globe and Mail review of a Lightfoot concert at Massey Hall in 1969 included some of the balladeer's banter. "You know, it's really great to be back on this stage," he said. "You can wander off around but here in Massey Hall is my home." For many Toronto music fans and others, Massey is home.

How much is Gordon Lightfoot?

Gordon Lightfoot is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist who has a net worth of $40 million.

Who is the song sundown written about?

Aspen from CanadaThe song is about Susan Smith. Gordon had a 3 year affair with her while divorcing his wife. He deeply loved this woman and she hurt him bad.

Which wrist did Gordon Lightfoot break?

Lightfoot slipped and fell in the kitchen of his Toronto home back in August and broke his right wrist.

Did Gordon Lightfoot have an aneurysm?

He underwent emergency vascular surgery for a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, and he remained in serious condition in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Lightfoot endured a six-week coma and a tracheotomy, and he underwent four surgical operations. All of his remaining 2002 concert dates were cancelled.

What songs did Gordon Lightfoot sing?

Gordon Lightfoot/Songs

Is Gordon Lightfoot coming to Ottawa?

Notice. Update as of Thursday, December 2nd, 2021: We are excited to announce that a new Fall date has been confirmed for Gordon Lightfoot on Thursday, September 1st, 2022! All tickets for the original date will be honoured for the rescheduled date.

Who's not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that should be?

The Biggest Rock Hall Snubs

Artist	Years Snubbed	# of Years Nominated
Afrika Bambaataa	17	1
Alice In Chains	7	0
Aphex Twin	6	0
The B-52's	19	0

Correspondingly, why is reo speedwagon not in rock and roll hall of fame?

Geils Band, REO Speedwagon, Grand Funk Railroad and Mott the Hoople all fall short, most by a wide margin. The primary reason is a lack of influence.

By Pennie Fane