Our first gig was a battle of the bands. We did 45 minutes of comedy and never played a note – and we won!
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that Cheech Marin's first public performance was part of a competition where different music groups played live. Instead of playing music, Cheech and his group did 45 minutes of comedy routines, and they still won the competition. This shows that they were able to entertain the audience and impress the judges even without playing any actual music.
About Cheech Marin
Cheech Marin is a renowned American comedian, actor, musician, and activist. He gained fame as part of the comedy duo Cheech & Chong and has also voiced characters in various Disney films. Marin is known for his strong Chicano accents in his characters.
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