Joe Hickerson

Joe Hickerson

Infobox musical artist


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Birth_date=1935
Birth_place=Lake Forest, Illinois
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Genre=Folk and Roots Music
Occupation=Librarian
Employer=Library of Congress
Years_active=1957 to present
Label=Folkways Records, Folk-Legacy Records
Associated_acts=The Folksmiths
URL=http://www.joehickerson.com

Joe Hickerson (born 1935) is a noted folk singer and songleader. For 35 years (1963-1998) he was Librarian and Director of the Archive of Folk Song at the American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress. Joe is best known for bringing together the original Russian text and his own verses to create the basis for "Where Have All The Flowers Gone" in collaboration with Pete Seeger [cite web |title=Where Have All the Flowers gone? (Pete Seeger/Joe Hickerson) (1956-'60) |url=http://www.fortunecity.com/tinpan/parton/2/where.html |accessdate=2008-01-31] , and for participating in the first LP recording of "Kumbayah". He is currently active as a clinician, lecturer, researcher, and performer, especially in New York State, Michigan, and the Chicago area.

Discography

*"We've Got Some Singing To Do" (1958) The Folksmiths, featuring Joe Hickerson Folkways Records F-2407

*"Joe Hickerson With a Gathering of Friends" (2001) Folk-Legacy Records

*"Drive Dull Care Away" (2002) Folk-Legacy Records

Filmography

"The Wobblies" 1979 (song performer)

References

External links

* [http://www.joehickerson.com/ Joe Hickerson's website]
* [http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2006/11/interview-with-joe-hickerson/ Joe Hickerson] interview on the down home radio show

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