Stumbled into Tower today to pick up the new Pearl Jam and also walked away with two new Bill Hicks CDs. For the uninitiated, Hicks was a brilliant comedian who would take on any topic. He died of pancreatic cancer in '94 at age 32. Popular contemporary artists such as Kevin Smith (writer of Clerks stuff as well as comic books) and Tool cite Hicks as a major influence. He already had a few albums out that were compilations of his best stuff. The two new albums are a little different. LoveLaughterandTruth is a compilation of routines that were not included on the previous albums. Flying Saucer Tour Vol. 1 is pretty much an entire show, from 6/20/91 in Pittsburgh, PA, a show that Hicks thought had his worst audience ever. Includes several fights between him and audience members. I wish this guy was still alive, because we really missed out hearing his takes on topics like Bubba & Hilary, Shrub, and 9/11/01. I also strongly recommend the biography American Scream: The Bill Hicks Story by rock music writer Cynthia True. Good chronological coverage of his life and inspirations. cheers
He's my second fave, to Carlin. I really wish he didn't pass. I have one of his european shows (video) on tape..
Is it "Just a Ride", the one taped in England? That was great. One of my faves: "How come smoking's not allowed on airplanes anymore, but they still allow small children?" His rants about rockers against drugs rule, too.
Thanks for the heads up, I'll check it out next time I'm in Tower. He was a genius. Right up there with Richard Pryor in my book.
I think that's the one, yeah. It was on Kazaa for awhile too. He did his rockers against drugs bit on one of his albums. I have them all