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Joe Hickerson (* 20. Oktober 1935 in Lake Forest (Illinois)) ist ein US-amerikanischer Folksänger und -forscher. (de)
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 Ukrainian 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. (en)
Joe Hickerson (Highland Park, 20 ottobre 1935) è un cantante e bibliotecario statunitense, esperto di musica folk. È conosciuto per essere stato l'autore, negli anni cinquanta, assieme al cantautore Pete Seeger, del brano folk Where Have All the Flowers Gone?. (it)

Joe Hickerson (* 20. Oktober 1935 in Lake Forest (Illinois)) ist ein US-amerikanischer Folksänger und -forscher. (de)
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 Ukrainian 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. (en)
Joe Hickerson (Highland Park, 20 ottobre 1935) è un cantante e bibliotecario statunitense, esperto di musica folk. È conosciuto per essere stato l'autore, negli anni cinquanta, assieme al cantautore Pete Seeger, del brano folk Where Have All the Flowers Gone?. (it)