Psychobilly man Hasil Adkins

Hasil The Haze Adkins, was a one man band from west Virginia. He was the youngest of 10 kids, birthyear unknown, as it was written in a family bible that got lost. He grew up dirt poor, and learned to play music by making rhythms on anything he could find in the house. His parents then gave him a guitar in his early teenage years, which led to him writing a lot of songs and touring around the US. He became an underground hero when The Cramps did a cover of his song "She said". I came across his music for the first time on a compilation album I bought years ago, and really loved his song, and was delighted to find out about who he is and a bit about his crazy life. In 2005 He was sadly run over intentionally by a crazy kid on a quad bike, while he was sitting on his front porch. The kid shortly after decided to run someone else over as well... Adkins died a few days later. A quote from his mini biography on his website, which I think sounds like sums his music up:
"His live performances were simultaneously chaotic, graceful, and mesmerizing. Occasionally, Hasil would bring a guest to play with him for a song or two but no one could really keep up with him. That's why he always remained a one man band. During one session with a band, a musician asked Hasil "In what time is the song?" Hasil's only response was a scream. "








"Hasil denied intentionally drinking"

A little funny documentary about him, with some fascinating insight into part 1, part 2, part 3.( good chick-fight in this one;) )