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John Hickey has established himself as a major player in the funk scene. Having played and recorded with George Clinton, Bernie Worrell, and Bootsy Collins, John has been thoroughly schooled by the masters. Yet despite the undeniable influence of these classic funksters, John's music remains fresh, personal, and always, groovin.
The John Hickey Band is comprised of musicians who have performed with a veritable who's who of the funk world, including P-Funk, Bootsy Collins, Sly,Cameo, Eddie Hazel, Bernie Worrell, Funkin and Quazar. The rock solid foundation provided by seasoned veterans combined with the energy created by John's scorching guitar work makes seeing the John Hickey Band a truly electric experience.
In addition to his own band, John has played guitar with both Bernie Worrell and the WOO Warriors and George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic. According to Bernie Worrell: "John Hickey is gifted and ready for his music to be heard and appreciated." But it is perhaps George Clinton who summed it up best by saying merely, "Bad Motherfucker!" John is a featured soloist on Parliament Funkadelic's most recent live release, "Live in Portland, Me."
Hickey's debut album, "Down With The Ship," includes guest appearances by a number of notable musicians. Bernie Worrell plays keyboards on track 4. Legendary bass player, T.M. Stevens, who has recorded with James Brown, Joe Coker, Tina Turner and Steve Vai (among others) appears on track 7. Gregg Fitz, from Bootsy's Rubber band and Quazar lends his vocal any keyboard talents to a number of tracks. Cincinnati area bass player Freekbass (produced by Bootsy Collins) can be heard on track 9. Finally, drummer Garry Sullivan rips through most of the album with a ferocity that can only be expected of a member of the hardcore band, the Cromags.
In the last two years, John has toured the U.S., played on numerous albums and set himself apart by his artistic and professional integrity. In short, he is an emerging to watch.New Live Album!!!!!!
Buy The CD "Down With The Ship"
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