The Northern Pikes are one of a handful of acts that have a permanent footprint on the psyche of generations of Canadian rock and pop fans. Since first forming in Saskatoon in 1984, the group has had one platinum album with 1990’s Snow in June, four gold LPs, and eight hit singles that remain mainstays across the country. Barney Barney Bentall has toured extensively in Canada through the late 80s and 90s. Sold over a half a million records, won a Juno and were a staple on Canadian radio.