Nick Danger Is Dead

Phil Austin has passed and with him goes the character Nick Danger, (Third Eye) of Firesign Theater fame. The late 60s and early 70s troupe put out great and groundbreaking comedy albums that seemed meant for stoners, but you could enjoy them straight as well. Or so I heard.

Twenty-seven years ago, the Firesign Theatre originated as a radio program on station KPFK-FM; at the time, they were to comedy what "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" was to rock 'n' roll. - Variety

In spoken word comedy, Phil was considered the lead guitarist of Firesign Theater.

When you have the time, give a listen to “The Further Adventures of Nick Danger, Third Eye,” “Don’t Crush That Dwarf — Hand Me the Pliers” (Cue in 30 seconds) or “Waiting for the Electrician or Someone Like Him.”