Poor William Shatner. Always the bridesmaid, never the bride. Throughout his long musical career, he has not once received an award of the sort that anyone would want. He has, however, served as master of ceremonies at many an award show. In recognition of the perfect casting of him as host of the 2012 Juno Awards happening Sunday, April 1, we celebrate Shatner’s musical career in space/time-honoured internet tradition:

With an infographic. Click below for infographical good times.

Visit cbcmusic.ca/Junos for complete coverage of the 2012 Juno Awards.

Check out a fine selection of William Shatner's historic performances below:

1968 - The Transformed Man "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds"

1969 - “It Was a Very Good Year”

1973 - “Taxi”

1978 - “Rocket Man”

1982 - Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan  "KHAAAAAAN!"

1988 - Golden Throats compilation "Mr Tambourine Man" (originally appeared on The Transformed Man)

1992 - MTV Movie Awards "I Wanna Sex You Up"

1998 - Free Enterprise, “No Tears for Caesar”

2002 - Futurama, "The Real Slim Shady"

2004 - Has Been "Common People"

2005 - Shatner sings “My Way” to George Lucas

2006 - Lemon Jelly '64 - '95 "64-Go"

2009 - William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet "I Can Get Behind That"

2010 - duet with Lin Yu Chun "Total Eclipse of the Heart"

2010 - "F**k You"

2011 - Seeking Major Tom "Bohemian Rhapsody"

posted by John Paolozzi on Mar 27, 2012