Chris Hickey (singer-songwriter) explained

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

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
1980 - Rocket / MCA Records band member
1980 - White Lunch Records band member
The Spoilers (EP) 1978 - White Lunch Records band member
Also appears on:
Record/Artist Year/Label Role
2020 - Sally Dworsky songwriting
Electricland by Craig Wisda 2009 - Retro Alternative Music songwriting, select track
2008 - Dualtone Music Group songwriting, select track
2007 - Tikki Merm songwriting (select tracks), guitar, background vocals
2007 - ANTI background vocals
Palms & Runes, Tarot & Tea: A Michael Penn Collection 2007 - Sony Legacy background vocals
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
1992 - RCA Records background vocals
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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: China Cheered. chicagotribune.com. 29 April 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180428012052/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1989-07-20/features/8902180916_1_band-show-freedom. 28 April 2018.
  2. Web site: Chris Hickey - Credits - AllMusic. AllMusic. 29 April 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180425120147/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/chris-hickey-mn0000859793/credits. 25 April 2018.
  3. Web site: Chris Hickey: Love Away. 26 January 2015. popmatters.com. 29 April 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180425123055/https://www.popmatters.com/189319-chris-hickey-love-away-2495574425.html. 25 April 2018.
  4. Web site: Frames of Mind, Boundaries of Time, Looking for Anything, Release, Razzmatazz. tapeop.com. 29 April 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180425183119/https://tapeop.com/reviews/music/81/frames-of-mind-boundaries-of-time-looking-for-anyt/. 25 April 2018.
  5. Web site: Songwriter Chris Hickey Goes On Kerouac-Inspired Writing Spree « American Songwriter. 11 September 2009. americansongwriter.com. 29 April 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180425121513/http://americansongwriter.com/2009/09/songwriter-chris-hickey-goes-on-kerouac-inspired-writing-spree/. 25 April 2018.
  6. Web site: Chris Hickey Talks About Love Away and Sings About Strummer, Cash, Whitley, and McLennan . nodepression.com.
  7. Web site: Ears Wide Open: Charlie Hickey « buzzbands. 6 April 2014. buzzbands.la. 5 November 2020.
  8. Web site: Songwriter Chris Hickey Goes On Kerouac-Inspired Writing Spree . americansongwriter.com.
  9. Web site: Chris Hickey Talks About Love Away and Sings About Strummer, Cash, Whitley, and McLennan. 17 December 2014. nodepression.com. 29 April 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180425115204/http://nodepression.com/interview/chris-hickey-talks-about-love-away-and-sings-about-strummer-cash-whitley-and-mclennan. 25 April 2018.