2003-06-20

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overedue bill

In March of 1994, everything was going gangbusters for the career of comedian/social commentator Bill Hicks. He had two albums of funny, penetrating material in the can and ready for release, two previous albums and a pair of HBO specials under his belt, a relentless touring schedule, and a growing UK fanbase that was making the American export with fearless material and killer timing an instant legend. And, in a move that's been the ultimate career boost for so many, he had just died.