The GAMIQ Awards is proud to present their tribute award this year to Paul Gott, singer for the punk band The Ripcordz.

Paul Gott has been the singer of The Ripcordz since the band was formed in 1980. In true DIY spirit, he founded Rear Guard in the mid-80s, the biggest fanzine of the scene at that time, and his own company, EnGuard Records, which released more than 40 albums by Canadians artists. He was also one of the founders of the Montreal Mirror, serving as the first music editor of the weekly paper, and he also managed CRSG, Concordia’s college radio station. Paul Gott strongly contributed to the Montreal music scene by promoting many shows and festivals. The Ripcordz played more than 2000 shows, only in Canada, and shared the stage with UK Subs, Rancid, Soundgarden, Nirvana and The Misfits. The band is actually currently working on their 12th album.

The GAMIQ tribute award was previously presented to Me Mom and Morgentaler (2007) and Voïvod guitarist, Denis «Piggy» D’Amour (2006).