Andrew Hickey

Podcaster and music historian

Wilmington, USA

About Andrew

Andrew Hickey is a podcaster, writer, and music historian. He is the host of the popular podcast A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs. Hickey has written for various publications, including The Guardian and The A.V. Club. He is a frequent guest on radio and television programs, discussing music and culture. Hickey is also a professor of English at the University of Delaware. He has a Ph.D. in English from the University of Delaware. Hickey is known for his in-depth knowledge of rock music and its history. He is a sought-after expert in the field.

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Recent Appearances

Song 183: “Pinball Wizard” by the Who, Part 2: “His Disciples Lead Him In”

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs•Mar 22, 2026•2:04:28•host

Song 183: “Pinball Wizard” by the Who, part 1: Always Playing Clean

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs•Feb 12, 2026•1:44:32•host

Andrew Hickey

About Andrew

Associated Podcasts

The Movies That Made Me

Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

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Recent Appearances

Song 183: “Pinball Wizard” by the Who, Part 2: “His Disciples Lead Him In”

Song 183: “Pinball Wizard” by the Who, part 1: Always Playing Clean

Key Topics

Song 182: “Many Rivers to Cross” by Jimmy Cliff

Song 181: “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Song 180: “Dazed and Confused” by Led Zeppelin, Part Two — “Inspiration is What You Are to Me”

Song 180: “Dazed and Confused” by Led Zeppelin, Part One, The Song Remains the Same

PLEDGE WEEK: “Light Flight” by Pentangle

PLEDGE WEEK: “Fruit Tree” by Nick Drake

PLEDGE WEEK: “Living in the Past” by Jethro Tull

PLEDGE WEEK: “Pictures of Matchstick Men” by The Status Quo

PLEDGE WEEK: “La conferencia secreta del Toto’s Bar” by Los Shakers

Announcing Pledge Week 2025

Song 179: “Kick Out the Jams” by the MC5 (Public Clean Version)

Song 178: “Who Knows Where the Time Goes?” by Fairport Convention, Part Two: “I Have no Thought of Time”

Song 178: “Who Knows Where The Time Goes?” by Fairport Convention, Part One, Going Electric

Song 177: “Never Learn Not to Love” by the Beach Boys, Part 4: “Sometimes I Have A Great Notion”

Song 177: “Never Learn Not to Love” by the Beach Boys, Part 3: “Mister, Can You Give Me Some Direction?”

Song 177: “Never Learn Not to Love” by the Beach Boys, Part Two — “Is it True What They Say About Dixie?”

Next Episode Coming Soon

Song 177: “Never Learn Not to Love” by the Beach Boys, Part One, Old Folks at Home