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Episode 309 - Bill Hicks - In his own words (mostly).
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Bill HIcks was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, satirist, and musician. His material—encompassing a wide range of social issues including religion, politics, and philosophy—was controversial and often steeped in dark comedy.
At the age of 16, while still in high school, Hicks began performing at the Comedy Workshop in Houston, Texas. During the 1980s, he toured the U.S. extensively and made a number of high-profile television appearances, but it was in the UK that he amassed a significant fan base, filling large venues during his 1991 tour. He also achieved some recognition as a guitarist and songwriter.
Hicks died of pancreatic cancer on February 26, 1994, at the age of 32. In subsequent years, his work gained significant acclaim in creative circles—particularly after a series of posthumous album releases—and he developed a substantial cult following.
In keeping with the way his career unfolded, in 2007, he was No. 6 on Channel 4's (UK) list of the "100 Greatest Stand-Up Comics", and rose to No. 4 on the 2010 list.
Here in the US, in 2017, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him No. 13 on its list of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time.
LINKS
American: The Bill Hicks Story - the full documentary
Why did David Letterman cut Bill Hicks
New Yorker Article by John Lahr
All Clips of Bill Hicks on Letterman (including Mary Hicks)
Bill Hicks Interview from 1988
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