Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Bill Hicks: what is his legacy?

The Guardian.com has posted the following request...

To mark the 20th anniversary of the comedian's death, we'd like to hear your thoughts on his life, his work and his influence

Bill Hicks died of pancreatic cancer 20 years ago this month. In the years since his death his reputation has steadily grown, with many comedians citing him as a key influence and introducing his work to younger audiences.

To mark the anniversary of his death, we'd like to hear your thoughts about Bill Hicks and his legacy: is his comedy still relevant to audiences today? Do you see his influence in any modern standup? Or perhaps you think his work has aged badly?

Tell us via the form below what you think Bill Hicks's legacy is. We'll publish a selection of the best responses on theguardian.com/stage next week.


Go the Guardian.com to leave a response.

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