Who was Lenny Bruce?
Q: Who was Lenny Bruce?
A: Lenny Bruce was an American comedian whose real name was Leonard Alfred Schneider.
Q: What is he known for?
A: He is known for being an innovator of modern stand-up comedy and changing the way many people view comedians. His jokes and routines were very improper and off limits for the time, which got him in a lot of trouble. He is also considered a hero for defending First Amendment rights in the United States, particularly freedom of speech.
Q: How did he appear on The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album?
A: He appeared on the cover of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album.
Q: How did Lenny Bruce die?
A: He died in 1966 from an accidental morphine overdose while on trial.
Q: What happened to him after his death?
A: In 1970, New York's highest court of appeals decided that he was "not guilty" for using bad words.
