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William Melvin “Bill” Hicks (December 16, 1961 – February 26, 1994) was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, satirist, and musician. His humor challenged mainstream beliefs, aiming to “enlighten people to think for themselves.” Hicks used a ribald approach to express his material, describing himself as “Chomsky with dick jokes”, while conceding that his humor was “caring”. His material largely consisted of general discussions about society, religion, politics, philosophy and personal issues. Hicks’ material was often controversial and steeped in dark comedy. In both his stand-up performances and during interviews, he often criticized consumerism, superficiality, mediocrity and banality within the media and popular culture, describing them as oppressive tools of the ruling class, meant to “keep people stupid and apathetic.”

Hicks died of pancreatic cancer in 1994 at the age of 32. In the years after his death, his work and legacy achieved the significant admiration and acclaim of numerous comedians, writers, actors and musicians alike. In 2007 he was voted the 6th greatest stand-up comic on the UK’s Channel 4’s 100 Greatest Stand-Ups and again in the updated 2010 list as the 4th greatest stand-up comic.
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  • NWG369

    He had some great bits, but to call him the most intellectual and thought-provoking man in centuries is ridiculous (referring to the guy who said this a few months ago). I guess he could be the most thought-provoking person in your own life if you're not very well read or familiar with any philosophers since Socrates, but he's definitely not the most intellectual. He spent too much time with child's playthings like drugs and baseless conspiracy theories (which he seemed to support without any empirical reason to). Funny guy, but no need to deify him. I get the feeling he'd hate that.

    16 days ago

  • widzhit

    I wonder, what makes people come here and start disagreeing with person, who's been dead for two decades?

    18 days ago

  • avantish

    Just relistened to his albums again after a long break... My god! still the best. I always get a little sad when Rant in E-Minor is over.

    20 days ago

  • idonotknowme

    I keep having the problem of finding great comedians then going "I wonder if they are on tour". Then find out they have been dead for almost 20 years. FUCK!

    21 days ago

  • Irminsull

    Show a little respect damnit..

    last month

  • marmel93

    I really have a BIG problem with my heroes... they are all dead.

    March 2012

  • somemusicdude

    Yep, ban those cancer causing fags.

    March 2012

  • purplehazethc

    In this shoutbox: Prohibition fags.

    March 2012
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