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Stuart Daniel Baker, a music teacher and studio musician from [[Albemarle, North Carolina]], created his alter-ego for ''The Wild Wild South'', a Charlotte area public-access program that featured comedy sketches and concert footage. Baker and co-star Don Swan played the characters of Unknown Hinson and Rebel Helms, respectively. After Swan's death in 1995, Baker created ''The Unknown Hinson Show'', a direct spin-off of ''The Wild Wild South''. ''The Unknown Hinson Show'' won [[Creative Loafing|Creative Loafing Charlotte's]] "Best Of" poll for Best Public-Access Television Show four years in a row.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.mountainx.com/ae/1999/1027unknown.php |title=Into the Unknown | Asheville Arts and Entertainment | Mountain Xpress |publisher=Mountainx.com |date= |accessdate=2011-08-13}}</ref> After the series ended, Baker continued in his role as Unknown Hinson, performing live concerts and releasing several recordings. |
Stuart Daniel Baker, a music teacher and studio musician from [[Albemarle, North Carolina]], created his alter-ego for ''The Wild Wild South'', a Charlotte area public-access program that featured comedy sketches and concert footage. Baker and co-star Don Swan played the characters of Unknown Hinson and Rebel Helms, respectively. After Swan's death in 1995, Baker created ''The Unknown Hinson Show'', a direct spin-off of ''The Wild Wild South''. ''The Unknown Hinson Show'' won [[Creative Loafing|Creative Loafing Charlotte's]] "Best Of" poll for Best Public-Access Television Show four years in a row.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.mountainx.com/ae/1999/1027unknown.php |title=Into the Unknown | Asheville Arts and Entertainment | Mountain Xpress |publisher=Mountainx.com |date= |accessdate=2011-08-13}}</ref> After the series ended, Baker continued in his role as Unknown Hinson, performing live concerts and releasing several recordings. |
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==Dolly Parton |
==Dolly Parton controversy and fallout== |
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On August 13, 2020, Stuart Baker received backlash after posting controversial remarks about [[Dolly Parton]], calling her a "bimbo" and "slut" on his Facebook page in response to a recent news article concerning Parton's support of the [[Black Lives Matter]] political movement. Not long after this post, the Facebook page went offline, but returned on the following day with the posts concerning Parton removed.<ref>{{cite web |title= Facebook Post About Dolly Parton |url= https://www.facebook.com/jay.maynard.562/posts/1424179344436309 |publisher = Facebook.com |accessdate= 2020-08-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= Dolly Parton Backs Black Lives Matter: “Do We Think Our Little White Asses Are the Only Ones That Matter?” |url= https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/08/dolly-parton-black-lives-matter-writing-will-interview/ |publisher = consequenceofsound.net |accessdate= 2020-08-13}}</ref> |
On August 13, 2020, Stuart Baker received backlash after posting controversial remarks about [[Dolly Parton]], calling her a "bimbo" and "slut" on his Facebook page in response to a recent news article concerning Parton's support of the [[Black Lives Matter]] political movement. Not long after this post, the Facebook page went offline, but returned on the following day with the posts concerning Parton removed.<ref>{{cite web |title= Facebook Post About Dolly Parton |url= https://www.facebook.com/jay.maynard.562/posts/1424179344436309 |publisher = Facebook.com |accessdate= 2020-08-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= Dolly Parton Backs Black Lives Matter: “Do We Think Our Little White Asses Are the Only Ones That Matter?” |url= https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/08/dolly-parton-black-lives-matter-writing-will-interview/ |publisher = consequenceofsound.net |accessdate= 2020-08-13}}</ref> |
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===Fallout=== |
===Fallout=== |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Stuart Daniel Baker |
| Born | November 7, 1954 |
| Origin | Albemarle, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Genres | Ameripolitan, country comedy, psychobilly, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, voice actor |
| Years active | 1992–2020[1] |
| Labels | Uniphone, Capitol, Coffin Case |
| Website | unknownhinson |
Stuart Daniel Baker (November 7, 1954), better known by his stage name, Unknown Hinson, is an American singer, musician, songwriter, comedian, actor and voice actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as the voice of Early Cuyler on the Adult Swim animated series Squidbillies.[2][3]
Origins
Stuart Daniel Baker, a music teacher and studio musician from Albemarle, North Carolina, created his alter-ego for The Wild Wild South, a Charlotte area public-access program that featured comedy sketches and concert footage. Baker and co-star Don Swan played the characters of Unknown Hinson and Rebel Helms, respectively. After Swan's death in 1995, Baker created The Unknown Hinson Show, a direct spin-off of The Wild Wild South. The Unknown Hinson Show won Creative Loafing Charlotte's "Best Of" poll for Best Public-Access Television Show four years in a row.[4] After the series ended, Baker continued in his role as Unknown Hinson, performing live concerts and releasing several recordings.
Dolly Parton controversy and fallout
On August 13, 2020, Stuart Baker received backlash after posting controversial remarks about Dolly Parton, calling her a "bimbo" and "slut" on his Facebook page in response to a recent news article concerning Parton's support of the Black Lives Matter political movement. Not long after this post, the Facebook page went offline, but returned on the following day with the posts concerning Parton removed.[5][6]
Fallout
Reverend Guitars of Ohio abruptly stopped marketing their Stuart Baker signature series guitar on August 14th, 2020 and posted, "we are no longer associated with Unknown Hinson. We have stopped production on his guitars and we have removed him from our website."[7] Many Adult Swim fans began urging Adult Swim to fire Baker the following day. A spokeswoman for Adult Swim simply stated, "we have no comment on this."[8] A few days later, it was announced he would no longer be voice acting on Squidbillies.[9]
Music
Live performer
Hinson has shared the stage with many notable rockabilly, country, and psychobilly acts such as The Reverend Horton Heat, Marty Stuart, Hank III and Ed King.[citation needed] He has a strong cult following and many high-profile fans, including Ed King, Waylon Reavis of Mushroomhead, Billy Bob Thornton, and Matt Groening.[citation needed] Hank III, grandson of Hank Williams, has Hinson's face tattooed on his biceps.[10] In late 2008, working under his real name of Stuart Baker, Hinson was hired to play bass as well as lead guitar in Billy Bob Thornton's band The Boxmasters. For this gig, Baker appears without the familiar Unknown Hinson wardrobe and makeup, instead appearing in a vintage '60s suit, white shirt, and black pencil tie. His manager and booking agent was his wife, Margo Baker.[11][12]
According to a November 10, 2012, post on his Facebook page, Hinson decided to quit touring after 17 years. His last three show was Fort Wayne, Indiana on November 17 in Covington, Kentucky. He cited rising costs and indicated his plans to find something new to do. After the death of his wife, Margo Baker, Unknown Hinson resumed touring again.[13]
On June 3, 2020, Baker had decided to stop playing for good, according to his Facebook page, [citation needed] . He wrote:
"My dear friends, Unfortunately I don’t think I’ll be playing anymore Shows. My hands are absolutely shot with Osteoarthritis. I love you all and I am grateful to you for supporting me for 50 plus years. God bless you, -Stuart Baker/Unknown Hinson"
Recording artist
Unknown Hinson writes his own music, performs live, and produces all of his own recordings.[citation needed] His music often parodies the dark elements of today's country and redneck culture. In early 2009, Hinson's 'Torture Town' won in The 8th Annual Independent Music Awards and Vox Pop vote for Best Alternative Country Song "Torture Town".[citation needed]
Discography
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Future Is Unknown | Uniphone Records |
| 2002 | Rock 'N' Rock is Straight From Hell (Promo Release) | Capitol Records |
| Rock 'N' Rock is Straight From Hell (Main Release) | Capitol Records | |
| 2004 | The Future Is Unknown (Re-Release) | Capitol Records Nashville |
| Selections From The Future Is Unknown (Promo Release) | Capitol Records Nashville | |
| 2005 | 21 Chart Toppers (Promo Release) | No Label |
| 2006 | Target Practice | Coffin Case Records |
| 2008 | Live and Undead | Uniphone Records / sdb Music |
| 2012 | Reloaded | Uniphone Records / sdb Music |
| The Squidbillies Present Music for Americans Only Made by Americans in China for Americans Only God Bless America, U.S.A.ª[14] | Williams Street Records |
ª Credited on this album as both Unknown Hinson and Early Cuyler the character he voices on Squidbillies.
Voice acting
Hinson, credited as Baker, provides the voice of Early Cuyler, a balding hillbilly squid from Georgia, on Cartoon Network's late night Adult Swim program, Squidbillies. The Early Cuyler character echoes Unknown Hinson in several ways, including an affinity for guns and "party liquor", and a "no-nonsense" alpha-male attitude.
| Year(s) | Production | Role(s) | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–20 | Squidbillies | Early Cuyler | Lead role |
| 2004 | Anime Talk Show | Early Cuyler | TV Special |
| 2010 | Carl's Stone Cold Lock of the Century of the Week | Early Cuyler | Guest, 1 episode |
References
- ^ https://www.blueridgenow.com/news/20061027/the-weird-wicked-world-of-unknown-hinson
- ^ "Squidbillies Characters". AdultSwim.com. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
- ^ "It's good to be King: Unknown Hinson is a legend of his own making". TheDailyTimes.Com. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ^ "Into the Unknown | Asheville Arts and Entertainment | Mountain Xpress". Mountainx.com. Retrieved 2011-08-13.
- ^ "Facebook Post About Dolly Parton". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
- ^ "Dolly Parton Backs Black Lives Matter: "Do We Think Our Little White Asses Are the Only Ones That Matter?"". consequenceofsound.net. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
- ^ "Unknown Hinson in hot water over Dolly Parton comments". Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved 2020-08-14.
- ^ "Fans urge Adult Swim to fire Unknown Hinson after alleged rant attacking Dolly Parton". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 2020-08-14.
- ^ https://twitter.com/squidbillies/status/1295120819870367745?s=21
- ^ "Inside the Heathen Mind of Hank III: An interview with country music's self-exiled prince". Boise Weekly. 2006-08-09. Retrieved 2015-11-18.
- ^ "Margo Elizabeth Cogan Baker Obituary: View Margo Baker's Obituary by Charlotte Observer". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2013-09-04.
- ^ "Unknown Hinson: Information from". Answers.com. Retrieved 2013-09-04.
- ^ "Home". Unknown Hinson. Retrieved 2013-09-04.
- ^ The Squidbillies Present Music for Americans Only Made by Americans in China for Americans Only God Bless America, U.S.A. official soundtrack free download from Adult Swim
External links
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| Artists | |
- Alter egos
- American country singer-songwriters
- American male singer-songwriters
- Psychobilly musicians
- Rockabilly music groups
- Independent Music Awards winners
- 1954 births
- Singers from North Carolina
- American male voice actors
- 21st-century American male actors
- Male actors from North Carolina
- People from Albemarle, North Carolina
- Science fiction fans
- Country musicians from North Carolina
- Living people