Bill Hicks on DVD today!!!

[Gadfly2317]

This was just too good not to share it with you guys. Anyone ever see Bill Hicks, the comedian who died in the early 90's at the age 32 from pancreatic cancer? He was just on the verge of hitting the big time when he died, and it was a real loss. This guy is one of the most funny, intelligent, socially conscious comedians to ever walk the earth.

And for over a decade there hasn't been anything but CD recordings and some bootlegs available in the US (Hicks, a Texan, was huge with the British, but not so big with the lower IQ prudes on this side of the pond.)

If you are a fan, or just curious, the Bill Hicks live DvD released today is available for $12 at Best Buy and contains THREE different live performances, as well as a 45 minute documentary on Hicks, featuring the commentary of his peers.

This is a big deal. We lost a truly great man way too soon, and its about damn time we got a DvD release so people can finally see why so many comedians site Bill Hicks as a major influence.

[Fivespot]

This is great news! I'm a huge Bill Hicks fan and have hoped for many of years to finally get my hands on some live performance videos.

I have a few of his CD's but miss actually seeing him do his schtick (instead of just hearing it).

The man was a comic genius IMO. I also agree with his take on politics and social issues.

I've just called a few friends and made their day with this bit of news. We'll all be watching this new disc by the end of the weekend I'm sure.

[Brendon]

If Bill Hicks was still alive today, The guy would have NEVER run out of material, what with Bush in for a second term and idiots laming incredibly stupid crap for all our ills.

[Fivespot]

Brendon, Great point. He would have material coming out of his ears.

I'll take this a step further - The U.S. needs a man like Bill Hicks who isn't afraid to poke fun of idiots.

Of course if Bill Hicks were still alive, the patriot act would allow him to be casually removed without us ever knowing a thing. And they would do so legally. Go get the terrorists Bush!!!! (note the sarcasm)