Elk Rapids Area Historical Society Monthly Program

“Edmund Fitzgerald – The Story, The Song” - Mike Fornes’ portrayal of Gordon Lightfoot is simply an honest effort to entertain with an accurate representation of a Lightfoot concert. He plays the role of “Gord” in first person, yet avoids saying “I” or “me” in his storytelling of the songs and the circumstances of how they were written. Fornes’ tireless research and personal interaction with Lightfoot have lead to accurate mannerisms, speaking patterns, clothing, and of course identical guitars used by the Canadian icon on stage. Rarely does he break character, usually only to give a personal message before the conclusion of the show.