William Melvin Hicks was born on the 16th December 1961. He died 32 years later of pancreatic cancer. In the intervening years he produced some of the most prolific comedy ever to grace the face of Gods green earth. His scathing, satirical, attacks on the American government, organised religion, abortion, politics, war, and many other social issues earned him an army of loyal fans and the contempt of conservative Americans. At one gig an angry audience member was so outraged at Bill’s rant that he assaulted the comedian breaking his leg.
Bill experimented with drugs as part of a personal programme to expand his consciousness. He also drank like a fish, and smoked like a trooper. He gave up drugs, fags and booze in 1980 but never renounced them. A true hero of comedy Bill’s legend has grown since his untimely death. The Cult of the Drunken Prophet salute you Mr Hicks. You are truly a great man and a one time great drinker!