• Bill Hicks was a controversial stand-up comedian whose black humor, social criticism and biting satire made him one of the most thought-provoking and well-respected comedians of the late 20th century. Hicks passed away from pancreatic cancer in 1994 at the age of 32.

  Hicks appeared on David Letterman's late night talk-show programs a total of twelve times, the last of which was originally cut from the program. On January 30, 2009, Hicks' mother, Mary Hicks appeared on The Late Show With David Letterman and Bill Hicks' previously unaired comedy routine was shown.YouTube Video: Late Show With David Letterman: Bill Hicks Remembered Part 1

• Fast Facts

  1. Name: William Melvin Hicks
  2. Born: December 16, 1961
  3. Birth place: Valdosta, Georgia
  4. Often compared to Lenny Bruce
  5. Died: February 26, 1994
  6. Cause of death: Pancreatic cancer
  7. Opened for the Rock band Tool on their 1993 tour
  8. Received Rolling Stone's "Hot Stand-Up Comic" of the year award in 1993Official Site: Bill Hicks Bio
  9. First Late Show appearance, on November 15, 1984, was his network television premiereYouTube Video: Late Show With David Letterman: Bill Hicks Remembered Part 1
  10. Last Late Show appearance: October 1, 1993
  11. In the summer of 2008, it was reported that Russell Crowe was developing a biopic about HicksPaste: ...Crowe to Star in...Biopic? (August 22, 2008)

• Discography

  • 1990: Dangerous
  • 1992: Relentless
  • 1997: Arizona Bay
  • 1997: Rant in E-Minor
  • 2001: Philosophy: The Best of Bill Hicks
  • 2002: Love, Laughter and Truth
  • 2002: Flying Saucer Tour Vol. 1
  • 2003: Shock and Awe
  • 2005: Salvation

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