On October 27, 2009 the Essential series will have a new inductee:

The Essential “Weird Al” Yankovic.

Thought to be one of the most famous parody artists; “Weird Al” has been producing memorable comedic hits since his childhood, now he has hand picked 38 songs and put them together on 2 CDs. This Essential collection will be Yankovic’s first major collection in nearly two decades and will contain parodies from his latest album “Straight Outta Lynwood.”