Joseph C. Hickerson (born October 20, 1935, in

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) is a

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singer and songleader. A graduate of

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, for 35 years (1963–1998) he was Librarian and Director of the Archive of Folk Song at the American Folklife Center of the

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. Joe brought together the

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source and his own verses to create the basis for " Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" in collaboration with

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. He participated in the first LP recording of " Kumbayah". Along with Dave Guard, he is credited with the creation of the Kingston Trio's version of "Bonny Hielan Laddie". He is a lecturer, researcher, and performer, especially in

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, and the

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area. he is living in Portland, Oregon.

Discography

*''We've Got Some Singing To Do'' (1958) The Folksmiths, featuring Joe Hickerson

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F-2407 *''Joe Hickerson With a Gathering of Friends'' (1970)

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*''Drive Dull Care Away Volumes 1 & 2'' (1976)

Filmography

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'' 1979 (song performer)

References

Bibliography

* Ray M. Lawless (1965)
Folksingers and Folksongs in America, p. 112-3
', . * Kristin Baggelaar and Donald Milton (1976)
Folk Music: More Than A Song, p. 175-6
', . *

Dave Marsh Dave Marsh (born March 1, 1950) is an American music critic, and radio talk show host. He was an early editor of ''Creem'' magazine, has written for various publications such as ''Newsday'', ''The Village Voice'', and ''Rolling Stone (magazine), ...

and John Swenson (1979)
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External links

Joe Hickerson's website (archived 2011-08-03)Joe Hickerson
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