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(1961 – 1994)
William Melvin Hicks, better known as Bill Hicks (December 16, 1961 – February 26, 1994), was a controversial American stand-up comedian, satirist, and social critic.
Hicks is often compared to Lenny Bruce (although he frequently denied knowing much about Bruce’s life or work) and Sam Kinison (a contemporary and friend). Comedian Richard Pryor figured largely as an inspiration and stand-up idol for Hicks, as did Woody Allen who also served strongly as a very early influence for a pre-teen Hicks. Like Lenny Bruce, Hicks challenged formal and informal forces of censorship, and suggested a disconnect between the values and operations of modern life, particularly in the United States, a country toward which his humor frequently adopted a tone ranging from cynicism to scathing critique. Hicks characterized his own performances as “Chomsky with Dick Jokes”.
Hicks is often compared to Lenny Bruce (although he frequently denied knowing much about Bruce’s life or work) and Sam Kinison (a contemporary and friend). Comedian Richard Pryor figured largely as an inspiration and stand-up idol for Hicks, as did Woody Allen who also served strongly as a very early influence for a pre-teen Hicks. Like Lenny Bruce, Hicks challenged formal and informal forces of censorship, and suggested a disconnect between the values and operations of modern life, particularly in the United States, a country toward which his humor frequently adopted a tone ranging from cynicism to scathing critique. Hicks characterized his own performances as “Chomsky with Dick Jokes”.
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shaolin86 wrote:
Is anyone like me, in which they are compelled, obsessed, and drawn beyond their will... to watch the show "Cops" every fucking night? I'm not alone? THANK GOD!!!
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meatierwhore wrote:
Bill was more than just a comic. He was a social critic & a potty-mouthed prophet. I often think of what sort of brilliant polemic Hicks would concoct from the modern social/political situation in the US & Western world....it would have inspired some incredible rants! R.I.P. Goatboy.
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drogaz wrote:
Truly one of the most amazing people of our time. R.I.P.
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panda_williams wrote:
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xEvyn wrote:
One of the greatest entertainers of all time.
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scottskins wrote:
True American Fucking Hero.
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Dr_Nick93 wrote:
Nowadays, I listen to him not for his comedic genius, but for his underlying critical analysis on every subject he touched.
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jkgreen24 wrote:
Where is our modern day BIll Hicks? We greatly need him.
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CrookedNails wrote:
http://www.last.fm/music/Bill+Hicks/+images/222129
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ash_ra_tempel wrote:
Rest in peace, Bill
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doqtor wrote:
I'm Yul Brynner and I'm dead now.
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shaolin86 wrote:
CrazyEddie, I love that segment: "What you reading for? Not "what am I reading", but "what am I reading FOR??". I guess I read for a lot of reasons, but the main one is so I don't end up being a fucking waffle waitress".
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CrazyEddie69 wrote:
"Looks like we got ourselves a reader!"
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OSIRUS187 wrote:
he was a true master !!!
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scottskins wrote:
greatest man ever
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shaolin86 wrote:
"Oh my Me! I left fuckin' pot everywhere! That's gonna give people the impression they're supposed to use it. Shit! Now I gotta create republicans..."
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gerard_d wrote:
Orange drink... Typical England, Socialist nightmare... hahaha
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Deeeezzz wrote:
Hey... it's just a ride.
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PitaDauphin wrote:
vote up http://www.last.fm/music/Bill+Hicks/+images/36733915
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Teslacoil33 wrote:
"Young man on acid thought he could fly, jumped out of a building what a tragedy..." "What a dick, fuck him he's dead, good we lost a moron"
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