Died On This Date (April 10, 1992) Sam Kinison / Comic; Had Hit With “Wild Thing”
themusicsover Sam Kinison
December 8, 1953 – April 10, 1992
Known primarily for his outrageous comedy routines during the ’80s, Sam Kinison had a minor hit single in 1988 with his cover of Chip Taylor’s “Wild Thing.” Although the song never cracked the Billboard charts, the video was somewhat of a phenomenon on MTV and beyond, likely due to cameos by Rodney Dangerfield, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Slash, Billy Idol, Tommy Lee, Richie Sambora and a semi-nude Jessica Hahn. It has been reported that Blackie Lawless of WASP was inspired to write “(Animal) Fuck Like A Beast” after catching a Sam Kinison stand-up show. Sam Kinison died on April 10, 1992 after the car he and his bride of six days were in was struck by an intoxicated driver. He was 38 years old.
Own A Piece Of Rock ‘n Roll History
