The multi-talented Justin M. Osburn is better known as the amazingly entertaining and flamboyant Muck Sticky, the musician, singer/songwriter, filmmaker, and actor, instantly recognisable because of his colourful garb and iconic orange and purple hat. He has self-released eighteen albums since 2004, and was featured on the MTV series, $5 Cover.
Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Osburn came from a longline of musicians. His great-grandparents founded one of the first gospel bluegrass quartets in 1929, The Wayfaring Singers, and his grandfather was Gene Lowery of The Dixie Four, a man who sang with artists such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Incredibly intelligent, and a member of Mensa, Osburn was initially interested in public speaking. However, he was inspired by one of his college professors to go for his dreams and make music. He worked in menial jobs throughout his teens and early Twenties, and in 2000 bought an 8-track recorder and began creating what would eventually become his first album. In 2001 he gave his first live performance at a local battle of the bands concert. In 2009 he starred in MTV’s Emmy-winning series $5 Cover, and since then he has appeared on and in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, Star Magazine, TMZ, LIFE, E! Fashion Police, The T.V. Guide Channel, The Hollywood Reporter, and The LA Times. He has directed music videos for numerous artists, starred in more than a dozen independent movies, and has also written and produced several of his own short films.
Muck Sticky regularly connects with his legions of followers and fans through TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, posting pictures and videos of his colourful life. He is available for that personalised shout-out via the Cameo platform. He also has a dedicated YouTube channel, Muck Sticky, and an official website, mucksticky.com.