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The Best of Hickmania Vol. 1

by Johnny Hickman

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The Hickmania series of invite-only solo shows began in 2014, featuring Johnny Hickman and an intimate crowd of friends and fans. This best-of compilation was released in 2020, when the Covid pandemic canceled what would have been Lucky Year 7 of the Northern California run.

Rock biographer Tony Conley said of the live sessions: "I was totally unprepared for what turned out to be as fine a performance as I've seen in a solo setting. I knew he was a great guitarist, but I was not prepared for how facile he was in this setting ... I realized that in addition to his rather obvious musical gifts, Hickman is a very gifted storyteller and lyricist. Like I said, he blew the room away."

Influenced by punk rock, surf guitar, and true Bakersfield country, Hickman's sound is often imitated but never perfected.

Johnny is best known for co-founding the band Cracker. His fiery lead guitar sound and spirited co-writing give flavor to that band's alternative radio hits, including Teen Angst, Low, and Eurotrash Girl. Cracker, founded in 1991 with David Lowery, has nine full-length releases to date. Kerosene Hat (1994) remains an alternative music collection staple.

Hickman’s solo career has been critically lauded, beginning with Palmhenge (2005), Tilting (2012), and Dear John (2020).

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released October 30, 2020

All songs performed by Johnny Hickman. Produced by Phillip Broste. Recorded live at Hickmania by Jim Rogers. Tracks 1-6 recorded at the Sweets’, San Ramon, 2015, tracks 7-8 at the Rogers’, Granite Bay, 2015. Mastered by Phillip Broste at Audio Fort. Cover art by Phillip Broste. Tracks 1-6, © Bad Altar Boy (BMI), Tracks 7-8 © Bad Altar Boy (BMI) and New West Crash (ASCAP).

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Johnny Hickman Denver, Colorado

Johnny Hickman is best known for co-founding the band Cracker, but his talents and musical styles run far deeper. His fiery lead guitar sound and spirited co-writing achieved platinum status with Cracker's alternative radio hits Teen Angst, Low, Get Off This, and Eurotrash Girl.
Johnny and producer Philip Broste have just completed "Blood Moon" available for preorder May 27!
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