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January 1, 2016

That's Phil Austin carrying the bag in the middle with his Firesign Theatre cohorts, circa 1971. — That’s Phil Austin carrying the bag in the middle with his Firesign Theatre cohorts, circa 1971.

Phil Austin

Band: Firesign Theatre
Position: comedian/guitarist
Died: June 18, 2015
Cause of death: cancer
Age: 74
Distinction: Known best for his character, Nick Danger, a take-off on detectives like Humphrey Bogart's Sam Spade.

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