Joe Hickerson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Joe Hickerson

folklorist, songleader, librarian

Date of Birth: 20-Oct-1935

Place of Birth: Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Profession: librarian, musician, musicologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Joseph C.
Hickerson (born October 20, 1935 in Highland Park, Illinois) is a 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 brought together the Ukranian source and his own verses to create the basis for "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" in collaboration with Pete Seeger,.
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 New York State, Michigan, and the Chicago area.
As of 2013 he is living in Portland, Oregon.