Ceremony for Les Cowboys Fringants singer Karl Tremblay next week in Montreal

MONTREAL — Quebecers will get a chance to say goodbye to beloved folk-rock singer Karl Tremblay during a ceremony next week in Montreal.

Quebec Premier François Legault announced today that the lead singer of Les Cowboys Fringants will be honoured at a tribute event at the Bell Centre on Tuesday.

Tremblay died last week at age 47 after a long illness with prostate cancer. 

His death prompted a wave of grief and affection for Tremblay and the band, who have been mainstays of the province’s music scene for more than 25 years.