Stuart Daniel Baker (November 7, 1954), better known by his stage name
Unknown Hinson, is an American singer, musician, songwriter, comedian,
and actor.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. After the series ended, Baker continued in
his role as Unknown Hinson, performing live concerts and releasing
several recordings.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. He has a strong cult
following and many high-profile fans, including Ed King, Waylon Reavis
of Mushroomhead, Billy Bob Thornton, and Matt Groening. Hank III,
grandson of Hank Williams, has Hinson's face tattooed on his biceps.
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.According to a November 10, 2012, post
on his Facebook page, Hinson decided to quit touring after 17 years.
His last three shows were 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.
Unknown Hinson, is an American singer, musician, songwriter, comedian,
and actor.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. After the series ended, Baker continued in
his role as Unknown Hinson, performing live concerts and releasing
several recordings.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. He has a strong cult
following and many high-profile fans, including Ed King, Waylon Reavis
of Mushroomhead, Billy Bob Thornton, and Matt Groening. Hank III,
grandson of Hank Williams, has Hinson's face tattooed on his biceps.
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.According to a November 10, 2012, post
on his Facebook page, Hinson decided to quit touring after 17 years.
His last three shows were 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.
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