JH
The basics
Quick facts
Intro
Folklorist, songleader, librarian
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
20 October 1935(Lake Forest, Illinois, U.S.A.)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Joe Hickerson (born October 20, 1935 in Highland Park, Illinois) ) is a noted folk singer and songleader. A graduate of Oberlin College, 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 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, and for participating in the first LP recording of "Kumbayah". He is currently active as a lecturer, researcher, and performer, especially in New York State, Michigan, and the Chicago area. As of 2013 he is living in Portland, Oregon.
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)