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]

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[edit]

Record/Artist Year/Label Role
Lost Dogs in the Courtyard by Chris Hickey 2018 - Work-fire Recordings solo record
Love Away by Chris Hickey 2014 - Work-fire Recordings solo record
Secondly by Show of Hands 2013 - Randell Kirsch, Luann Olson, Chris Hickey band member
Razzmatazz by Chris Hickey 2009 - Work-fire Recordings solo record
Release by Chris Hickey 2003 - Work-fire Recordings solo record
Fare Well by Uma 1998 - Refuge / MCA Records band member
Show of Hands by Show of Hands 1989 - IRS / MCA Records band member
Looking for Anything by Chris Hickey 1987 - CNC Records solo record
Frames of Mind, Boundaries of Time by Chris Hickey 1985 - CNC Records solo record
Reckless/Battling On (Single) by The Spoilers 1980 - Rocket / MCA Records band member
Greta/Loose Words (Single) by The Spoilers 1980 - White Lunch Records band member
The Spoilers (EP) 1978 - White Lunch Records band member

Also appears on:

Record/Artist Year/Label Role
This Day (single) by Sally Dworsky 2020 - Sally Dworsky songwriting
Electricland by Craig Wisda 2009 - Retro Alternative Music songwriting, select track
The Honey Guide by Shannon Worrell 2008 - Dualtone Music Group songwriting, select track
Boxes by Sally Dworsky 2007 - Tikki Merm songwriting (select tracks), guitar, background vocals
Civilians by Joe Henry 2007 - ANTI background vocals
Palms & Runes, Tarot & Tea: A Michael Penn Collection 2007 - Sony Legacy background vocals
Rarities by Indigo Girls 2005 - Sony Records background vocals
Types Of Ethical Theory by Craig Wisda 2005 - Retro Alternative Music songwriting, select track
Mad Dog Sessions by Phil Cody 2002 - Tiny Head Records background vocals
National Boulevard by Shrubbers 1997 - Raj Records background vocals
Free for All by Michael Penn 1992 - RCA Records background vocals
Deadicated: A Tribute to the Grateful Dead / Indigo Girls 1991 - Arista Records background vocals
KINK Live 1 - Various Artists 1998 - KINK FM with Uma - select track
Breakaway: The First Year by Various Artists 1989 - Mountain Railroad with Show of Hands - select track
Fast Folk Musical Magazine The: Vol. 4, #9: Los Angeles 1989 - Folkways with Show of Hands - select track
Trial and Error by Dean Stefan 1987 - Rubber Tree Records bass, guitar, bk vocals
Scott Seskind by Scott Seskind 1985 - Scott Seskind background vocals / scissors

References[edit]

  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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