Chris Hickey (singer-songwriter)

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 Joe Henry, Michael Penn, Indigo Girls, Sally Dworsky, Scott Seskind, Shannon Worrell, Phil Cody, Dean Stefan, and Craig Wisda.[2][3][4]

For the rugby union coach, see Chris Hickey. For the music video director, see Chris Hicky.

Hickey has four children,[5] one of whom is singer-songwriter Charlie Hickey.[6] He is a vegan and a Buddhist.[7]

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 Spoilers1980 - Rocket / MCA Recordsband member
Greta/Loose Words (Single) by The Spoilers1980 - White Lunch Recordsband member
The Spoilers (EP)1978 - White Lunch Recordsband member

Also appears on:

Record/ArtistYear/LabelRole
This Day (single) by Sally Dworsky2020 - Sally Dworskysongwriting
Electricland by Craig Wisda2009 - Retro Alternative Musicsongwriting, select track
The Honey Guide by Shannon Worrell2008 - Dualtone Music Groupsongwriting, select track
Boxes by Sally Dworsky2007 - Tikki Mermsongwriting (select tracks), guitar, background vocals
Civilians by Joe Henry2007 - ANTIbackground vocals
Palms & Runes, Tarot & Tea: A Michael Penn Collection2007 - Sony Legacybackground vocals
Rarities by Indigo Girls2005 - 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 Penn1992 - RCA Recordsbackground vocals
Deadicated: A Tribute to the Grateful Dead / Indigo Girls1991 - 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. "Ears Wide Open: Charlie Hickey « buzzbands". buzzbands.la. 6 April 2014. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
  7. "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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