About Bill Hicks
William Melvin Hicks (December 16, 1961 - February 26, 1994) was an American stand-up comedian and satirist whose material, encompassing religion, politics, and philosophy, was controversial and often steeped in dark comedy. Born in Valdosta, Georgia, and raised in Houston, Texas, he was drawn to comedy at an early age, emulating Woody Allen and Richard Pryor, and began performing at the Comedy Workshop in Houston at the age of 16, becoming associated with the Texas Outlaw Comics group. He toured the United States extensively and made high-profile television appearances during the 1980s, while amassing a significant fan base in the United Kingdom and filling large venues during his 1991 tour. He released albums including Dangerous and Relentless, and the progressive metal band Tool dedicated their 1996 album Aenima to him. In 1993 his entire stand-up routine was famously cut from the broadcast of Late Show with David Letterman. Hicks died of pancreatic cancer in 1994 at age 32, and his work gained substantial posthumous acclaim, with Rolling Stone ranking him among the best stand-up comics of all time.
Videos (31)
Videos 1 to 24 of 31.
2:07Bill Hicks - It's Just A Ride
2.4M views
3:30Bill Hicks - Drugs
600.8K views
1:38Bill Hicks - Non-Smokers
461.1K views
2:03Bill Hicks - JFK Assassination
345.9K views
40:14Bill Hicks Live Indianapolis, Indiana 1985; Complete Live Show
291.5K views
2:30Bill Hicks - Marijuana
215.2K views
2:44Bill Hicks - Crosses
193.7K views
2:58Bill Hicks - War On Drugs
163.4K views
1:16:13Bill Hicks Live in Colorado Springs, CO May 12, 1990. Full show posted here for the first time.
157K views
1:19:13Bill Hicks: San Francisco, California March 20, 1991. Full show posted here for the first time.
155.2K views
3:49Bill Hicks - Drunk
146.2K views
2:24Bill Hicks - David Letterman
132.2K views
1:33Bill Hicks - Weapons
120.9K views
1:18:22Bill Hicks Nashville, Tennessee March 1991. Full show uploaded here for the first time.
90.3K views
1:40Bill Hicks - UFO Sightings
89.5K views
8:45Bill Interview on E!Entertainment July 9, 1992 that's never been posted before.
77.6K views
3:52Bill Hicks - Happy Consumers
77.3K views
20:31Bill Hicks, recent high school graduate, performing in Houston, Texas.
73.8K views
1:17Bill Hicks - Yul Brynner
63.4K views
1:39Bill Hicks - Kids On A Plane
54.7K views
34:16Bill Hicks: Reflections-an intimate documentary featuring Bill's older brother, Steve.
54.1K views
2:29Bill Hicks - Childbirth
51.4K views
2:37Bill Hicks - Smoker's Cough
44.6K views
1:06Bill Hicks - Aliens
39.3K viewsGuest appearances (9)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Bill Hicks.
Guest appearances 1 to 9 of 9.
6:37Rodney Dangerfield Welcomes Bill Hicks to the Stage
Jacob Rodney Cohen
482K views
8:13BILL HICKS on Episode of "COMICS ONLY" with Paul Provenza (1990)
Paul Provenza
203.1K views
8:57BILL HICKS on another ep of "COMICS ONLY" with Paul Provenza (1991)
Paul Provenza
138.2K views
29:41Bill Hicks: Best 14 Bits
Mak Navarez
47.8K views
2:49WTF - Carrot Top talks about Bill Hicks and George Carlin
Marc Maron
25.9K views
5:05Bill Hicks - 20 Years Since His Death, Still Speaking The Truth - MOC
Lee Camp
25.4K views
28:56Bill Hicks's Brother Steve Hicks - Full Interview (with @LeeCamp)
Lee Camp
7.9K views
1:46WTF - Ralphie May talks about opening for Marc Maron & Bill Hicks
Marc Maron
6.7K views
0:33That Sydney Sweeney ad? Bill Hicks wrote it decades ago! //
Matt Ruby
397 viewsChannels on this page: Jacob Rodney Cohen, Paul Provenza, Mak Navarez, Marc Maron, Lee Camp, Matt Ruby
Frequently asked questions
When did Bill Hicks live?
William Melvin Hicks was born on December 16, 1961, and died on February 26, 1994, at age 32.
Where did Bill Hicks grow up?
Bill Hicks was born in Valdosta, Georgia, and raised in Houston, Texas, where he began performing at the Comedy Workshop at the age of 16.
What was Bill Hicks's comedy about?
Bill Hicks was an American stand-up comedian and satirist whose material on religion, politics and philosophy was controversial and often steeped in dark comedy.
Who influenced Bill Hicks?
Drawn to comedy at an early age, Bill Hicks emulated Woody Allen and Richard Pryor, and in Houston he became associated with the Texas Outlaw Comics group.
Was Bill Hicks popular in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Bill Hicks built a significant fan base in the United Kingdom and filled large venues during his 1991 tour.
What albums did Bill Hicks release?
Bill Hicks released albums including Dangerous and Relentless, and the progressive metal band Tool dedicated its 1996 album Aenima to him.
What happened with Bill Hicks on Late Show with David Letterman?
In 1993 Bill Hicks's entire stand-up routine was cut from the broadcast of Late Show with David Letterman.
How is Bill Hicks remembered?
Bill Hicks's work gained substantial posthumous acclaim, and Rolling Stone ranked him among the best stand-up comics of all time.
