RICK'S FUN KAZOO FACTS

The Kazoo is a manufactured version of an Afro-American folk instrument, U.S. in origin. It is based on the African mirliton, a mysterious instrument used in sacred ceremonies as voice disguisers.
It is believed that the first American Kazoo was created in the 1840's in Macon, Georgia, by Alabama Vest, an American black, and Thaddeus Von Clegg, a German clockmaker. It was reported to have been exhibited at the Georgia State Fair in 1852.
Rick Hubbard started giving away kazoos in his show in 1987, forming kazoo bands from entire audiences. Since that time Rick has given away nearly 500,000 kazoos.
Rick's largest kazoo band was comprised of more than 30,000 members.
Rick has led what he believes to be the only kazoo band ever to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
Rick has appeared on the Today Show in New York.
Rick has appeared on "Good Morning America" playing kazoo with Spencer Christian.
Rick has a collection of kazoos dating back to the 1930's. His collection is worth nearly $26.00.
Rick can imitate over 40 different sounds with the kazoo.
Rick believes that he is the only person in America actually making a full-time living playing the kazoo.