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NAT002 – (ENT-MUSIC-Lightfoot-Tribute)
TORONTO. x–11s. A celebration of Gordon Lightfoot unfolded last night at the legendary singer-songwriter’s second home, Toronto’s Massey Hall. It was a longtime coming suggested Lightfoot’s close friend and bassist Rick Haynes says he felt a public tribute was an essential part of saying goodbye to Lightfoot.
(“..some closure.”) (SOURCE:The Canadian Press)
TAG: Haynes recorded and performed in Lightfoot’s backing band for decades. He joined Tom Cochrane, Sylvia Tyson and Aysanabee in paying honour to the musician on stage.
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The Canadian Press broadcast team