Do you wanna have fun? Are you looking
for something or someone that will help you feel good? Well look no
further because Muck Sticky is who you have been searching for. From
the banks of the mighty Mississippi River comes this colorful
character that embodies the definition of charisma. Quirky vocals,
thought provoking lyrics, and a strangely fascinating blend of
partying and inspiration, are the peanut butter and jelly of Muck
Sticky.
Complete with an entourage of crazy
characters, Muck Sticky as a group includes his
mother Momma Sticky, his sister Cookie, and his brother from
another mother Wood.
In a world filled with violence, Muck Sticky advocates that
you can be cool without hurting anyone. In setting a new standard for
pop culture music, he encourages young people to become a more
positive, enlightened, generation without preaching to them. It's OK
to be yourself, he says, to have fun and do crazy things and not wake
up feeling guilty the next morning. Shed the guilt society throws at
you and get on with your life mission, he says, even if it is simply
promoting happy times. That's one reason people say, "It's not a band. It's a revolution!"
Muck Sticky is a munificent facilitator of motivation and
inspiration. An affable, modern day Aristophanes, possessing gravitas
and charisma. He's urbane, assiduous, magnanimous, esoteric, adept at
being articulate, discerning, proficient, motivated, established,
imaginative, productive, versatile, energetic, astute, crafty,
adaptable, insightful, vigorous, clever, determined, eccentric,
efficient, relaxed yet enthusiastic, exuberant, inventive,
spontaneous, tenacious, freaky and available, cuddly, light-hearted,
accelerated, attentive, bold and beautiful, compassionate, creative,
dependable, diligent, gentle, humble yet confident, persuasive,
resourceful, thrifty, friendly, and most of all, he's the niftiest
kritter north of the equator!
Says Muck Sticky of his music, “It takes you to a time when
the party is starting. Everyone is beginning to arrive, the atmosphere
is filled with laughter and excitement, and folks are ready to shed
the stress of the work week and have fun. It’s time to let loose and
feel good!"
Muck Sticky comes from a long history of musicians. His
great grandparents founded the very first Gospel Bluegrass Quartet in
1929 called The Wayfaring Strangers. His grandfather sang with
musicians such as Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and Charlie Rich. Needless to
say Muck grew up amongst music and musicians.
At the age of 10, Muck began playing classical violin and
continued into his early teens. Muck was home-schooled from
kindergarten through 8th grade where he took part in a speech and
drama class, acting in many local theatre productions. At 13, with an IQ score
of 149, a member of MENSA, and an ACT score of 26, Muck entered a
community college where he not only finished atop most of his classes,
he was very popular amongst the 'pool lounge' crowd. They called him
'Doogie' because of his young age, but he fit right in.
At 15, Muck and a neighborhood friend began producing a
sketch comedy show which aired on the cable access channel for two
years. Muck entered The University of Memphis at the age of 18 to
pursue a degree in Psychology. About three years into school, he was
singing in a heavy metal cover band, but he wasn't happy. When one
day, while sitting around picking acoustic guitar at his best friend
Dr Roach Clip's house, he wrote a comedy song which would change his
life, and the world, forever.
He knew that this was his life calling. To make people
happy through music. So in the summer of 2001, he quit the metal band,
left school, and began recording. He released several demo CD's like
most artists, began playing shows at the legendary Memphis venue The
New Daisy Theatre, and quickly developed a large regional following
with his quirky tunes. During this time he met his friend Wood and to
this day they continue to spread the good vibes together.
In 2003, he found himself being offered a position as Tour
Merchandise Rep for his hometown brothers in the band Saliva. While
spending the next three years touring with them, he continued to
record his own music with a four-track that he brought on the road,
setting up in hotel rooms and back lounge of the tour bus. This
brought the albums 'The Nifty Mervous Thrifty' in 2004 and 'The Sticky
Muck' in 2005. By then, Muck was becoming so busy balancing his career
and working with Saliva, he chose to return to Memphis and follow his
dream.
In 2006 came 'Muck Sticky Wants You', which, like the other
two albums was self released. Then in 2007, while working on 'Bobolink
Cove' with music producer Scott Bomar(Hustle & Flow, Black Snake
Moan), he was introduced to the Phillips family at Select-O-Hits
National Distribution, who now distribute all 5 Muck Sticky titles
under Muck's own label Stay Lifted Records, including the 2008
release, 'Muck Sticky is my friend'.
After seven years of manufacturing fun with strong
grass-roots support, over 6 million Myspace and Youtube plays, and
five top selling albums, Sticky continues to break new ground using
his innovative style of comedy-rappin’, bluegrass-hip-hoppin’,
tickle-your-noggin’, feel-good music. Muck is said to be a splendid
mix of Beck, Cheech and Chong, South Park’s Mr. Hanky, Weird Al
Yankovic, and a non-violent Eminem. “I have a purpose! My purpose is
to help you see the fun side of life and encourage you to find your
purpose!” he says. “You can choose to be anything you want to be. So
we say you should be yourself!”
You have probably seen, read about, or
heard Muck Sticky in some of the following places:
MTV's "$5 Cover"
MTV Cribs w/Josey Scott
MTV's "The Hills"
Tonight Show w/Jay Leno
Star Magazine
TMZ.com
LIFE.com
The Hollywood Reporter
The LA Times
Best Damn Sports Show Period
The Dr. Demento Show
The Red Peters Show (Howard Stern 101 Sirius)
Elvis Radio
Saliva (music videos): Click Click Boom, Always, Rest in Pieces,
Survival of the Sickest.
Lil Wyte - I sho will (music video)
MTV's Adventures in Hollyhood
