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Looking somewhat like Dracula’s nasty little brother who spent
some hard years drinking and working as a carnival barker for a second-rate
freak show, Unknown Hinson translates that vibe into his style of country
and western-tinged psychobilly.
Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina,
this red-necked crooner gained regional popularity with a self-produced
television show in 1992 and soon was touring nationwide, wowing audiences
with his outrageous and campy, white-trash persona and freewheeling,
sleazy tone. Hinson’s most recent CD release, “Target Practice”,
melds weepy twang and searing guitar riffs and lyrics that speak of
love-gone-bad and the dark side of the honky-tonk lifestyle. Raucous,
theatrical and over-the-top, Unknown Hinson isn’t just for the
trailer park set any more!
He’s toured with Hank3 and Rev. Horton Heat. Billy Bob Thornton
names Unknown as one of his favorite songwriters and a genius picker.
Matt Groening (the Simpsons) labels Unknown as a guitar maniac (and
funny as hell to boot!) Hank3 has Unknown’s face tatooed on his
bicep! Marty Stuart introduced him as his illegitimate brother at the
Ryman in Nashville, and is placing Unknown on the front cover of his
upcoming book of personal photographs. Tom Petty came backstage at
a Hollywood event to ask Unknown how he gets his “sound.” The
Rolling Stones invited him to participate in the soundcheck session
for their latest show in Charlotte, NC.
Unknown is also gaining notoriety (and
fans) as the voice of lead character “Early Cuyler” in the
popular new show from Cartoon Network “The Squidbillies”.
The first season was so well received that an immediate green light
was given to two more seasons.
What do ventriloquism, hoola hoop contests,
target practice, monster sideburns, and hellacious guitar solos have
in common? Book Unknown Hinson and find out!
The Unknown guy uses Dean Markley’s NickelSteel
Electric LT, VintageBronze
Acoustic XL, and Pedal
Steel strings.
Unknown Hinson says:
“Dean Markley strings are the finest crafted,
best playin’, best soundin’ and longest lastin’ guitar
strings I have ever played, and I’ve been playin’ guitar
for nearly four hundred years.
”Be sure to visit the Unknown Hinson
website at:
www.UnknownHinson.com.
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