Music fans delighted by surprise Gord Downie appearance at Blue Rodeo show

TORONTO — Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie made a surprise appearance Thursday night at Toronto’s Massey Hall with Blue Rodeo and the Sadies.

In a video clip circulating on social media, Downie is seen joining the bands onstage for a rendition of Blue Rodeo’s “Lost Together.”

A smiling Downie held a piece of paper as he stood by one of the microphones to contribute backing vocals.

Downie has a history of collaborating with the Sadies and recorded the 2014 album “And the Conquering Sun” with the band.