Dan Hickey
Dan Hickey | |
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 Hickey in 2020 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Daniel Hickey |
| Born | May 30, 1957 Greenpoint, Brooklyn, U.S. |
| Origin | New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Formerly of | They Might Be Giants |
Daniel Hickey[1] (born May 30, 1957)[2] more commonly known as Dan Hickey, is an American drummer, who performed with the rock band They Might Be Giants from 1997 to 2003.
Early life and career
[edit]Birth
[edit]Daniel Hickey was born in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, was raised in Long Island, but mostly grew up in New York City.[3]
Music
[edit]Dan Hickey's music career started in 1991, when he first played the drums in Joe Jackson's album Laughter & Lust.[4] He was also the drummer for Jules Shear and Benny Mardones.[5]
They Might Be Giants drumming
[edit]Works
[edit]Hickey was the drummer[6][7] for the band from 1997 to 2003,[7] recording four albums with them.[8] He was the co-writer of the two songs, "Radio They Might Be Giants", and "Robot Parade" (Adult Version).[9] He also appeared in the videos for "Boss Of Me" and "Doctor Worm". However, he never played on the song "Doctor Worm".[2]
Leaving
[edit]Marty Beller replaced Dan Hickey in 2004, when he was not available for the band's gigs. Beller later noted that, "I listened to the band’s live tapes over and over. Dan Hickey sounded fantastic. He was musical and played with tremendous clarity."[10]
Comebacks
[edit]Dan Hickey played Popa Chubby's tour "The Fight Is On" in 2010, after he left They Might Be Giants.[4]
Wonderous Stories Fans said on January 1, 2025, that Hickey would be playing for Shemekia Copeland on January 4, 2025.[11]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Dan Hickey". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
- ^ a b "Dan Hickey". TMBW: The They Might Be Giants Knowledge Base. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
- ^ "BAND". Shemekia Copeland. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
- ^ a b "Dan Hickey". The Joe Jackson Archive. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ "Dan Hickey Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More ..." AllMusic. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
- ^ Heffley, Lynne (2002-06-20). "Wacky Finds From They Might Be Giants". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
- ^ a b Punknews.org (2020-01-31). "Podcast: Dan Hickey, formerly of They Might Be Giants, Appears on This Might Be a Podcast". Punknews.org. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
- ^ Development, PodBean. "This Might Be A Podcast - Episode 66 - Rest Awhile with Dan Hickey, formerly of TMBG! | This Might Be A Podcast". Thiismightbeapod.podbean.com. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
- ^ "They Might Be Giants - Working Undercover For The Man". Discogs.com. 2000. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
- ^ Drummer, Modern (2011-07-13). "Marty Beller of They Might Be Giants". Modern Drummer Magazine. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
- ^ "Wonderous Stories Fans | TONIGHT Sat 1-04". Facebook. January 1, 2025. Retrieved May 31, 2025.