About John Hickman
Lived 1942 – 2021 (aged 78). John Hickman was an American banjoist and art collector.
John Hickman (October 7, 1942 – May 11, 2021) was an American five-string banjo player.
Hickman was born in Columbus, Ohio. He started playing the banjo at the age of 13.
In 1969, he moved to California, and began performing together with fiddle player Byron Berline and guitarist Dan Crary.
He released the album Don’t Mean Maybe in 1978.
Discography
Solo
Don’t Mean Maybe (Rounder, 1978)
With Byron Berline
Double Trouble (Sugar Hill, 1986)
With Byron Berline and Dan Crary
Berline - Crary - Hickman (Sugar Hill, 1981) Night Run (Sugar Hill, 1984) BCH (Sugar Hill, 1986) Now They Are Four (Sugar Hill, 1989) Chambergrass (comp) (Sugar Hill, 2002)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Hickman?
American musician
When was John Hickman born?
John Hickman was born on 7 October 1942 in Gloucester.
When did John Hickman die?
John Hickman died on 11 May 2021.
What was John Hickman's occupation?
John Hickman was a banjoist and art collector.
What nationality was John Hickman?
John Hickman was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Hickman (musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Hickman. https://biography.guide/john-hickman-banjoist/
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