Fans of all generations were gathered to send a huge wave of love to the singer of the Cowboys Fringants, Karl Tremblay, who insisted despite the illness to go on stage, Thursday evening, at the Summer Festival.
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By advancing the Cowboys’ performance to 7:30 p.m. due to unstable weather, the organizers also wanted to put the odds on their side in order to allow him to receive the unconditional support of the crowd in the difficult fight he is waging against illness. . Unfortunately, the site was evacuated before the band’s performance.
Around 5 p.m., there were already a hundred supporters worried about his state of health, but also about the weather which then threatened to spoil this important evening. The band’s t-shirts, Quebec flags and of course the iconic cowboy hat were very popular.
Worried fans
“It worries us a bit. I like it a lot and it’s the third time I’m going to see it this year. He canceled several shows, ”said Emy-Rose Black, 17, who crossed her fingers to be able to raise her poster high in support of Karl Tremblay. At the moment, the teenager particularly appreciates the pieces All the same houses, These days And The demonstration, a little better known.
In a carte blanche offered by the FEQ, Les Cowboys Fringants had planned a unique concert that aims to highlight the progress made over the past 25 years. The change of schedule brought a more hasty human tide on the Grande Allée, swept by the winds.
Many festival-goers present in Quebec City still remembered the magic experienced at the Videotron Center last January. The fear of a prolonged absence of the singer made some spectators talk.
Of love
“We are going to give him lots of love! When he canceled his show on Tuesday, I thought that was the end of it. I hope he will be with us for a long time. I think it’s a last chance to celebrate with him for a while. I listen to it all the time: while driving, while cooking, while washing! I love them,” added Kim Moreau.
Kim Moreau and Florence Berube.
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“We will be in front and we will tell him that we love him”, also launched Florence Bérubé.
“We love you Karl, you are really strong!” was also the message of Léanie Côté and Mégane Croteau.
Léanie Cote and Mégane Croteau.
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Cowboys Fringants singer Karl Tremblay’s chemotherapy treatments are “no longer working”, his spouse, Marie-Annick Lépine, a member of the group, mentioned in the spring.
On the scene
Normally, the singer’s type of cancer is usually treatable quite well. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, the 5-year net survival for prostate cancer is 91%. The former mayor of Quebec Régis Labeaume himself successfully fought such cancer a few years ago.
“My father was affected and my grandfather too. Sometimes there can be complications. Each person is different. Gerry Boulet said that on stage, he was not in pain. He gave shows until the end. Patrick Bourgeois said the same thing too,” concluded Joël Croteau, who wishes the best for Karl Tremblay.