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]- ^ "China Cheered". chicagotribune.com. Archived from the original on 28 April 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
- ^ "Chris Hickey - Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 25 April 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
- ^ "Chris Hickey: Love Away". popmatters.com. 26 January 2015. Archived from the original on 25 April 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Chris Hickey Talks About Love Away and Sings About Strummer, Cash, Whitley, and McLennan". nodepression.com.
- ^ "Ears Wide Open: Charlie Hickey « buzzbands". buzzbands.la. 6 April 2014. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
- ^ "Songwriter Chris Hickey Goes On Kerouac-Inspired Writing Spree". americansongwriter.com.
- ^ "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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