The Canadian Music Hall of Fame has announced that Barenaked Ladies will become the next members.

Barenaked Ladies formed in Scarborough, Ontario in 1988 and quickly developed a cult following in the Toronto area. The group didn’t sound like anyone else as not only were they quirky they sang about topics that hadn’t been dealt with and did so in a fun way. It wasn’t long before they had a major record deal and they became national sensations with songs like “If I Had a Million Dollars” and “Be My Yoko Ono” receiving national airplay.

By the late 90’s, the Ladies were not just Canadian sensations but international ones. Their single “One Week” went number one in the United States and they had other major smashes such as “It’s All Been Done” and “Pinch Me”.

As their style became more sophisticated they still maintained their uniqueness and distinct style.

What is very significant about this induction is that when it takes place at the Juno Awards this March it will be the first tie Steven Page, who acrimoniously left the group in 2009 will be with them.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Barenaked Ladies for earning this prestigious honor.

It did not take long to find out who the first inductor will be for the upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony this April.

On the Howard Stern Show on SiriusXM, Jon Bon Jovi announced that Stern was his first choice:

“The truth is I only had one choice….nobody knows not only me but the members of the band as well as Howard.”

Bon Jovi, both the singer and the group have been longtime guests of the Show dating back to 80’s. Stern told Bon Jovi that he was “honored” and “would be thrilled to do it”.

Stern should make an entertaining figure for the ceremony and we look forward to see who will also become inductors.

The Grammy Hall of Fame has announced the 25 new recordings that will add to the already 1,038 songs/albums that have already been included.

To qualify, a song/album must be at least 25 years old.

The following Albums are now part of the Grammy Hall of Fame:

“Band of Gypsys” by Jimi Hendrix (1970)

“The Chronic” by Dr. Dre (1992)

“Heart Like a Wheel” by Linda Ronstadt (1974)

“Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison” by Johnny Cash (1968)

“Nevermind” by Nirvana (1991)

“A Night at the Opera by Queen (1975)

“Tubular Bells” by Mike Oldfield (1973)

The following Singles are now part of the Grammy Hall of Fame:

“Bring it Home to Me” by Sam Cooke (1962)

“Dream On” by Aerosmith (1973)

“Fight the Power” by Public Enemy (1989)

“Flash Light” by Parliament (1978)

“Grazing in the Grass” by Hugh Masekela (1968)

“I Can’t Help Myself” by The Four Tops (1965)

“I Heard it Through the Grapevine” by Gladys Knight and the Pips (1967)

“(I Love You) for Sentimental Reasons by The King Cole Trio (1946)

“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston (1992)

“Mary Had a Little Lamb” by Thomas Alva Edison (1878)

“Me and Mrs. Jones” by Billy Paul (1972)

“Moon River” by Andy Williams (1962)

“My Man” by Billie Holiday (1937)

“Paint It, Black” by The Rolling Stones (1966)

“Savoy Blues” by Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five (1927)

“A Song for You” by Leon Russell (1970)

“Space Oddity” by David Bowie (1969)

“That’s All Right” by Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup (1949)

The Grammy Awards take place on January 28.

We have a significant retirement in MLB that is certainly worthy of our attention as former American League MVP Justin Morneau will officially calling it a career at a press conference with the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.

From Canada, the Minnesota Twins drafted Justin Morneau in the 3rd Round in 1999 and he would crack the main roster in 2003. Morneau would become the team’s starting First Baseman in 2005 and he would have his best season the following year where he would win the American League MVP posting what would be career highs in Home Runs (34) and RBIs (130), Batting Average (.321) and Slugging Percentage (.559).

In the next four years, Morneau would be named an All Star and was also the runner-up for the MVP in 2008. In 2010, Morneau would suffer a serious concussion on a play for home and he would not be as effective over the rest of his career, which included stints in Pittsburgh, Colorado and with the Chicago White Sox.

Overall, Morneau accumulated 1,603 Hits, 221 Home Runs with a 27.3 bWAR.

Morneau did not play in 2017. He will be eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022 and we will be creating a 2022 Baseball Futures section this spring. Morneau will of course be on it. He may not enter the Baseball Hall of Fame but the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame has his name all over it.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to thank Justin Morneau for the great career and we wish him the best on his post-playing career.