Hegley began his performing career at London's Comedy Store in 1980, and received national exposure when he appeared with his backing band the Popticians on "Carrott's Lib" in 1983, and recorded two sessions for John Peel in 1983 and 1984.
Hegley began his performing career at London's Comedy Store in 1980, and toured as one half of The Brown Paper Bag Brothers with Otiz Cannelloni. Jack Dee thanks for nothing He received national exposure when he appeared with his backing band the Popticians on "Carrott's Lib" in 1983, and recorded two sessions for John Peel in 1983 and 1984.