Chris Hickey (singer-songwriter)

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Chris Hickey is an American singer-songwriter from Los Angeles. He was a member of the punk-pop band The Spoilers, the folky trio Show of Hands (one of the first American bands to perform in China), [1] and the alt folk rock band, Uma. He has six solo records and his voice and/or his songs have appeared on records by Sally Dworsky, Joe Henry, Michael Penn, Indigo Girls, Scott Seskind, Shannon Worrell, Phil Cody, Dean Stefan, and Craig Wisda. [2] [3] [4]

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Hickey has four children, [5] one of whom is singer-songwriter Charlie Hickey. [6] [7] He was married to singer Sally Dworsky. [8] He is a vegan and a Buddhist. [9]

Discography

Record/ArtistYear/LabelRole
Lost Dogs in the Courtyard by Chris Hickey2018 - Work-fire Recordingssolo record
Love Away by Chris Hickey2014 - Work-fire Recordingssolo record
Secondly by Show of Hands2013 - Randell Kirsch, Luann Olson, Chris Hickeyband member
Razzmatazz by Chris Hickey2009 - Work-fire Recordingssolo record
Release by Chris Hickey2003 - Work-fire Recordingssolo record
Fare Well by Uma1998 - Refuge / MCA Recordsband member
Show of Hands by Show of Hands1989 - IRS / MCA Recordsband member
Looking for Anything by Chris Hickey1987 - CNC Recordssolo record
Frames of Mind, Boundaries of Time by Chris Hickey1985 - CNC Recordssolo record
Reckless/Battling On (Single) by The Spoilers 1980 - Rocket / MCA Recordsband member
Greta/Loose Words (Single) by The Spoilers 1980 - White Lunch Recordsband member
The Spoilers (EP)1978 - White Lunch Recordsband member

Also appears on:

Record/ArtistYear/LabelRole
This Day (single) by Sally Dworsky 2020 - Sally Dworskysongwriting
Electricland by Craig Wisda2009 - Retro Alternative Musicsongwriting, select track
The Honey Guide by Shannon Worrell 2008 - Dualtone Music Groupsongwriting, select track
Boxes by Sally Dworsky 2007 - Tikki Mermsongwriting (select tracks), guitar, background vocals
Civilians by Joe Henry 2007 - ANTIbackground vocals
Palms & Runes, Tarot & Tea: A Michael Penn Collection2007 - Sony Legacybackground vocals
Rarities by Indigo Girls 2005 - Sony Recordsbackground vocals
Types Of Ethical Theory by Craig Wisda2005 - Retro Alternative Musicsongwriting, select track
Mad Dog Sessions by Phil Cody2002 - Tiny Head Recordsbackground vocals
National Boulevard by Shrubbers1997 - Raj Recordsbackground vocals
Free for All by Michael Penn 1992 - RCA Recordsbackground vocals
Deadicated: A Tribute to the Grateful Dead / Indigo Girls 1991 - Arista Recordsbackground vocals
KINK Live 1 - Various Artists1998 - KINK FMwith Uma - select track
Breakaway: The First Year by Various Artists1989 - Mountain Railroadwith Show of Hands - select track
Fast Folk Musical Magazine The: Vol. 4, #9: Los Angeles1989 - Folkwayswith Show of Hands - select track
Trial and Error by Dean Stefan1987 - Rubber Tree Recordsbass, guitar, bk vocals
Scott Seskind by Scott Seskind1985 - Scott Seskindbackground vocals / scissors

References

  1. ↑ "China Cheered". chicagotribune.com. Archived from the original on 28 April 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
  2. ↑ "Chris Hickey - Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 25 April 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "Chris Hickey: Love Away". popmatters.com. 26 January 2015. Archived from the original on 25 April 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
  4. ↑ "Frames of Mind, Boundaries of Time, Looking for Anything, Release, Razzmatazz". tapeop.com. Archived from the original on 25 April 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
  5. ↑ "Songwriter Chris Hickey Goes On Kerouac-Inspired Writing Spree « American Songwriter". americansongwriter.com. 11 September 2009. Archived from the original on 25 April 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
  6. ↑ "Chris Hickey Talks About Love Away and Sings About Strummer, Cash, Whitley, and McLennan". nodepression.com.
  7. ↑ "Ears Wide Open: Charlie Hickey « buzzbands". buzzbands.la. 6 April 2014. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
  8. ↑ "Songwriter Chris Hickey Goes On Kerouac-Inspired Writing Spree". americansongwriter.com.
  9. ↑ "Chris Hickey Talks About Love Away and Sings About Strummer, Cash, Whitley, and McLennan". nodepression.com. 17 December 2014. Archived from the original on 25 April 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2018.


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