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Q:
Where can I find lyrics, guitar tabs, chords, and/or sheet music for Dan's
songs?
A:
Dan is currently working on a songbook, but no publication date has been
set. Meanwhile, long-time Hicks fan Steve Ramirez has a cool Dan-site
which, among other treats, has chords for numerous songs. Check out Steve's
excellent "FAQ" page, too. The lyrics for most of Dan's tunes
can be found on the LP sleeves/CD booklets.
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Q:
So why did Dan break up the classic Hot Licks in 1973, when they were,
indeed, very hot?
A: Dan gave this explanation to the Los Angeles Free Press
in 1974:
"I didn't want to be a bandleader anymore. It was a load and
a load I didn't want. I'm basically a loner... I like singing and stuff,
but I didn't necessarily want to be a bandleader. The thing had turned
into a collective sort of thing -- democracy, vote on this, do that; I
conceived the thing, they wouldn't be there if it wasn't for me. My role
as leader started diminishing, but it was my fault because I let it happen;
I cared less as the thing went on."
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Q:
What kind of music does Dan like to listen to?
A: He
has said that his music of choice is jazz, but he obviously has an ear
all kinds of music. He loves the great standards, and sometimes takes
time out to sing them with a swingin' little combo called Bayside Jazz,
performing in smaller venues around the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Q:
Is Dan married?
A: Yes.
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Q:
Is this Dan Hicks the same Dan Hicks who's in the movie "Evil Dead"?
A: That's
an actor named Danny Alvin Hicks, who uses the stage-name "Dan Hicks"
even though he's not supposed to. |
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Q:
Is Dan short or tall? I can't tell from the music.
A:
Dan is very tall.
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Q:
Who produces this website? Do you make money from it? Do you hang out with
Dan? Can you guys pitch an idea to Dan for me?
A: Meet
your hosts. |
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Q:
So how do I contact Dan?
Dan Hicks
38 Miller Ave. #348
Mill Valley, CA 94941
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