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Johnny Hickman of Cracker on Renting Tour Vans and the “Steely Dan” Method

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Cracker (credit Jason Thrasher)

Cracker co-founder Johnny Hickman talks about his strategy for avoiding overpriced breakfasts while on tour, why he enjoyed his last non-music day job, and the song that he wrote for Elvis.

Filed Under: Interviews, Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: Cracker

Cracker ‘n P. Hood are “Friends”

Monday, November 16, 2009 By Mayer Danzig

Anybody recall “That’s What Friends Are For” featuring Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder and Elton John? I don’t know if this recent collaboration between Cracker and Patterson Hood qualifies as the modern day version, but who wouldn’t want to hear those four singin’ this tune. If a fight breaks out and you’re the cause […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Videos Tagged With: Cracker, Patterson Hood

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