by Paul Costello
Bill Hicks was one of America’s best and most intense stand-up comedians. Travelling the country on what he routinely called his “Flying Saucer Tour,” Hicks preached his unique brand of comedy: caustic, vitriolic, profane, cathartic, fearless, honest, hilarious. Though he had something of a fanbase, he remained largely uncelebrated on his home turf during his lifetime, having some more success in the UK. Hicks sadly died on February 26th 1994 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 32, because cancer really is an asshole.
Bill Hicks was one of America’s best and most intense stand-up comedians. Travelling the country on what he routinely called his “Flying Saucer Tour,” Hicks preached his unique brand of comedy: caustic, vitriolic, profane, cathartic, fearless, honest, hilarious. Though he had something of a fanbase, he remained largely uncelebrated on his home turf during his lifetime, having some more success in the UK. Hicks sadly died on February 26th 1994 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 32, because cancer really is an asshole.
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