Gordon Lightfoot’s folk music legacy could still be honoured with a museum in his Ontario hometown.
The Canadian PressGordon Lightfoot poses for a photo in his Toronto home ahead of a series of North American tour dates on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Vincent Elkaim
The group was to consult with Lightfoot’s estate about memorabilia that might be available for display. They were also asked to consider the feasibility of a standalone museum versus an exhibit within the established Orillia Museum of Art & History. Lightfoot's estate recently put dozens of his personal belongings up for auction in the United States, including a selection of his guitars that include the one featured on the"Sundown" album cover, sparking concern from some fans.
Some pieces of Lightfoot's history are already on display at Canadian cultural institutions, but not many.
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