Singer-songwriter Dan Hicks was truly an American original. Since the early 1960s, Hicks deftly blended elements of Swing, Jazz, Folk and Country music to create the appealing sound he sometimes called “Folk Jazz”.

The lyrics of his songs range from the simply sublime to the sublimely ridiculous, all presented with his uniquely skewed and inscrutable touch.

Dan’s irresistible sense of rhythm, hip lyrical styling, laid-back vocalizing, and infamous on-stage wit made most who listened fans for life. He was a snappy dresser, too!

He lead two eponymous bands, Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks and Dan Hicks & The Acoustic Warriors.

He was born December 9, 1941 at St. Vincent’s Infirmary in Little Rock, Arkansas. He died peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, at 12:45 AM, February 6, 2016, at his home in Mill Valley, California, following a two-year battle with throat and liver cancer.

For a more complete bio of Mr. Hicks, visit his web site at danhicks.net/bio.htm