Daniel Hickey
(born May 30, 1957)
more commonly known as Dan Hickey, is an American
drummer
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, who performed with the
rock band
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They Might Be Giants
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from 1997 to 2003.
Early life and career
Birth
Daniel Hickey was born in
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
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, was raised in
Long Island
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, but mostly grew up in
New York City
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.
Music
Dan Hickey's music career started in 1991, when he first played the drums in
Joe Jackson's album ''
Laughter & Lust''.
He was also the drummer for
Jules Shear
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and
Benny Mardones
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.
They Might Be Giants drumming
Works
Hickey was the drummer
for the band from 1997 to 2003,
recording four albums with them. He was the co-writer of the two songs, "Radio They Might Be Giants", and "Robot Parade" (Adult Version). He also appeared in the videos for "
Boss Of Me" and "
Doctor Worm". However, he never played on the song "Doctor Worm".
Leaving
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."
Comebacks
Dan Hickey played in
Popa Chubby's tour "The Fight Is On" in 2010, after he left They Might Be Giants.
Wonderous Stories Fans said on January 1, 2025, that Hickey would be playing for
Shemekia Copeland on January 4, 2025.
See also
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John Linnell
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*
John Flansburgh
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Earl ...
References
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1957 births
Living people
American rock drummers