SLOAN IS OFFICIALLY GOING INTO THE CANADIAN MUSIC HALL OF FAME!! WE DID IT AND THEY ARE FINALLY GETTING THE RECOGNITION THEY DESERVE!! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED THIS FIGHT TO CELEBRATE THE GREATEST BAND IN CANADIAN HISTORY!!
May 17, 2023
Final supporters
To the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS),
We are writing to recommend Sloan as the next inductee to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Since 1991, Sloan has been one of Canada’s greatest independent success stories. From the moment they introduced the country to the Halifax Pop Explosion of the ’90s, longevity as a fiercely democratic, independent and unwavering music entity is revered by all as an example of a band truly finding an endearing success and the Canadian music landscape is all the richer for their contributions.
As a band, songwriters Jay Ferguson, Chris Murphy, Patrick Pentland and Andrew Scott have released twelve masterful albums that spotlight each singer-songwriter’s influence and individual style that culminate into a collaborative and exciting brand of pure power-pop/rock that they themselves have created. Sloan’s songs have been a staple of rock radio, and songs such as “Money City Maniacs” and “The Good in Everyone” have been summer festival soundtracks since the mid-to-late 1990s. Thanks to their critically acclaimed albums, from 1994’s game-changing Twice Removed to 2014’s brilliant and experimental Commonwealth, the band has demonstrated a relentless ability to grow and improve their sound while watching their fan base grow around the world.
Sloan has made us, the fans, rock out for 30 years now, and we’re so grateful for their generosity and music that we need to give back in a big way. Sloan, are among the best that have ever existed in this country, and needs to be recognized as such in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame!
*ATTENTION SIGNATORIES!!* First off, thanks for your signature! It's very appreciated! If you have time, please be sure to also share your favourite Sloan songs/albums/memories to our comment section. We love seeing and hearing your stories!
For anyone who was asked to sign this on behalf of a friend, or who are being introduced to Sloan for the first time, here are some amazing resources to get you started!
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
March 11, 2023
Reached 100 supporters
February 10, 2022
216 Comments
No group influenced the indie rock scene in the 90’s like Sloan. They could be inducted not only as artists, but also as builders for the work that they did exposing the East Coast rock scene.
Saw Sloan live for the first time in 1998. That was it for me. There would never be another band that would draw me in and keep me in for so long. Some 40 live shows (and counting) later and my appreciation has only grown. They deserve to be in every hall of fame. music, baseball, whatever!
I have been a fan for thirty years and was a member of the original SloanNet email fan group. They have produced many great records and continue to do so. They are loved by fans across the country and deserve recognition.
With four distinct singer/songwriters, twelve quality albums and one soon-to-be released, nine JUNO award nominations and one JUNO award win for best alternative album, and adoring fans all around the world, Sloan deserve the honor of being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Sloan's music has been a big part of my life for over 20 years. I am part of the US fanbase that is small but devoted to these four hugely talented singer-songwriters. They deserve all the accolades and then some.
Great and consistent from album to album
Listening to Twice Removed!
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SLOAN IS OFFICIALLY GOING INTO THE CANADIAN MUSIC HALL OF FAME!! WE DID IT AND THEY ARE FINALLY GETTING THE RECOGNITION THEY DESERVE!! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED THIS FIGHT TO CELEBRATE THE GREATEST BAND IN CANADIAN HISTORY!!
May 17, 2023
Final supporters
To the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS),
We are writing to recommend Sloan as the next inductee to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Since 1991, Sloan has been one of Canada’s greatest independent success stories. From the moment they introduced the country to the Halifax Pop Explosion of the ’90s, longevity as a fiercely democratic, independent and unwavering music entity is revered by all as an example of a band truly finding an endearing success and the Canadian music landscape is all the richer for their contributions.
As a band, songwriters Jay Ferguson, Chris Murphy, Patrick Pentland and Andrew Scott have released twelve masterful albums that spotlight each singer-songwriter’s influence and individual style that culminate into a collaborative and exciting brand of pure power-pop/rock that they themselves have created. Sloan’s songs have been a staple of rock radio, and songs such as “Money City Maniacs” and “The Good in Everyone” have been summer festival soundtracks since the mid-to-late 1990s. Thanks to their critically acclaimed albums, from 1994’s game-changing Twice Removed to 2014’s brilliant and experimental Commonwealth, the band has demonstrated a relentless ability to grow and improve their sound while watching their fan base grow around the world.
Sloan has made us, the fans, rock out for 30 years now, and we’re so grateful for their generosity and music that we need to give back in a big way. Sloan, are among the best that have ever existed in this country, and needs to be recognized as such in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame!
*ATTENTION SIGNATORIES!!* First off, thanks for your signature! It's very appreciated! If you have time, please be sure to also share your favourite Sloan songs/albums/memories to our comment section. We love seeing and hearing your stories!
For anyone who was asked to sign this on behalf of a friend, or who are being introduced to Sloan for the first time, here are some amazing resources to get you started!
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
March 11, 2023
Reached 100 supporters
February 10, 2022
216 Comments
Yes!!!! Sloan definitely deserves this! Loved them since One Chord to Another, although Navy Blues has my heart. I've seen them in intimate bar shows to mid-size downtown city shows to large festival shows. Every performance is perfection. Honestly one of the best live bands ever.
No group influenced the indie rock scene in the 90’s like Sloan. They could be inducted not only as artists, but also as builders for the work that they did exposing the East Coast rock scene.
Saw Sloan live for the first time in 1998. That was it for me. There would never be another band that would draw me in and keep me in for so long. Some 40 live shows (and counting) later and my appreciation has only grown. They deserve to be in every hall of fame. music, baseball, whatever!
I have been a fan for thirty years and was a member of the original SloanNet email fan group. They have produced many great records and continue to do so. They are loved by fans across the country and deserve recognition.
With four distinct singer/songwriters, twelve quality albums and one soon-to-be released, nine JUNO award nominations and one JUNO award win for best alternative album, and adoring fans all around the world, Sloan deserve the honor of being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Sloan's music has been a big part of my life for over 20 years. I am part of the US fanbase that is small but devoted to these four hugely talented singer-songwriters. They deserve all the accolades and then some.
Great and consistent from album to album
Listening to Twice Removed!
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Yes!!!! Sloan definitely deserves this! Loved them since One Chord to Another, although Navy Blues has my heart. I've seen them in intimate bar shows to mid-size downtown city shows to large festival shows. Every performance is perfection. Honestly one of the best live bands ever.