Sam Kinison: Biography

Sam Kinison
Born:
Dec 8, 1953 in Yakima, WA

Died:
Apr 10, 1992 in Needles, CA

Genre:
Spoken Comedy

Decades Active:
1980's|1990's


Artistic Quality
High
Cultural Impact
High
Popularity
High



Certainly the leader of the metal/decibel comedy scene, beret-wearing Kinison had an up-and-down career plagued by many personal problems. The former preacher was often funny, but he was just as often off the mark, as his albums demonstrate. He's definitely an acquired taste, to say the least. With his sudden death, he never seemed to really reach his potential.

- Larry Lapka, All Music Guide

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