Memorabilia from legendary Canadian musician Gordon Lightfoot's estate was auctioned off today by A.H. Wilkens in Toronto. Up for grabs were items from his career like stage clothes, awards, platinum ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Martin D-18 guitar played by Gordon Lightfoot sits on display at a live auction of memorabilia from the music legend’s estate.

The Mariners' Church in Detroit will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck. Gordon Lightfoot's 1976 ballad is inextricably linked to the maritime tragedy that killed 29 ...

Most songs about historical events are written many years after the events themselves. It takes a while to know what events will be consequential and which ones will fade from memory. The Edmund ...

David James Carlson leads the Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Band. He knew the late singer-songwriter personally, and remembers what Lightfoot said about why he wrote "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald." ...

"The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" was released in 1976, less than a year after the ship sank in Lake Superior. Gordon Lightfoot’s song peaked at number two on the Billboard chart that same year.

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Join us as we remember Gordon Lightfoot, one of Canada’s greatest musical icons. His haunting ballads, timeless lyrics, and folk classics have left an indelible mark on the music world. From "The ...

The Lightfoot Band will play at the Iron Horse on April 24 at 7 p.m. Most of the band members are part of Gordon Lightfoot’s original touring band. Legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon ...

Almost two years after his death, Gordon Lightfoot’s legacy continues to live on, and dedicated musicians and fans like John Paul Byrne are ensuring it remains strong for years to come. The legendary ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind" breaks back into the ...

TORONTO - Gordon Lightfoot’s folk music legacy could still be honoured with a museum in his Ontario hometown. Pam Carter, president of the Mariposa Folk Festival, said local officials in Orillia, Ont.