User:Uncle Bob Hicks/sandbox

www.thehickstv.com The HICKS are Marijuana and Hemp Advocates and if ever there was, the Real Outlaws of Country Music, although they have been referred to, as the Cheech and Chong of Americana by many of their fans. The Hicks are a Comedy Music Act, Headed by Uncle Bob Hicks on Lead Vocals, Ukulele, Spoons and Drums, Uncle Bob's two nephews, Billy Bob Hicks, Lead Vocals, Guitars and Fiddle, Gabby Hicks on Guitar and Vocals and their recording engineer Slick Mikey Irwin Hicks on Bass, Banjo and Vocals. One of Uncle Bob's other nephews plays Bass on Titties and Beer off their first album and tours with the Hicks as well. Even their Manager is famous, Merv Mervstien, Manager of the Stars, better known in the 60's but coaxed out of retirement to manage the Hicks exclusively. The Hicks are a traditional act in every sense of the word. Categorized by the media as Americana/Country/ Comedy, they mostly play roots music with mostly acoustic instruments. Combining Skits and Songs on their albums and, bringing back the concept album. Ala, Saturday Night Live they combine their musical talents with their acting skills and create one of the most unique Americana Acts to hit the Comedy and Americana/Country Genres. The Hicks are The Trailer Park Boys meets the Beverly Hillbillies meets Cheech and Chong with a dosage of Family Guy or South Park, especially in the outrageous category...They have a keen sense of social awareness and have tackled social issues like legalizing Marijuana or goings on in the Vatican. Aside from their political songs they also have songs that look at sex, the film, television and the music industry. Imagine taking potential hit songs, hooky in every way and making the lyrics non radio friendly. Considered too dirty for Nashville, they moved to Los Angeles and have strategically gained fans from around the world. "If you base your Art on sell-ability then it ain't Art" "Censorship is for Commi's and Nazi's"  On those basis Uncle Bob Hicks founder of the Hicks, put his foot down and told the system to hit the road. The Hicks exemplify Freedom of Speech and are endearingly funny and that's what makes people instant fans when they experience the Hicks for the first time. Related to Bill Hicks and basically a musical version of Bill Hicks and George Carlin. Recently discovered by Mark Breslin of Yuk Yuk's fame. With fans like Mark Breslin and Willie Nelson to name a few the Hicks choose to stay underground. Which is actually one of the traits that make them so lovable. "Its about the Music and the Comedy, and being able to smoke our weed when we want it and just love life in the land of the free". Predominantly a recording act who some how with out going on the road (but for a handful of high profile shows) have managed to grow a huge fan base organically and without any record company assistance. Recently they've embarked on what they were meant to do in the first place. Be a TV show. They've been shooting their pilot for their television/web series THE HICKS TV with award winning DOP Ken Diewert and Perry Johnson...