Date of Birth: May 22, 1966
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Date of Death: (Alive)
Biography
Kenny Hickey is an American musician best known as the guitarist and co-vocalist for the gothic metal band Type O Negative. Born on May 22, 1966, in Brooklyn, New York, Hickey has been a significant figure in the metal scene since the late 1980s. He first gained attention with Type O Negative’s debut album, “Slow, Deep and Hard,” released in 1991. Known for his deep, resonant voice and heavy guitar riffs, Hickey contributed to the band’s distinctive sound that blended doom metal, gothic rock, and industrial music. After the untimely death of Type O Negative’s frontman Peter Steele in 2010, Hickey went on to form the band Seventh Void with fellow Type O Negative drummer Johnny Kelly. Seventh Void released their debut album “Heaven Is Gone” in 2009, showcasing a more straightforward hard rock and heavy metal style. In addition to his work with Type O Negative and Seventh Void, Hickey has been involved in various musical projects and collaborations, further cementing his status as a versatile and influential musician in the rock and metal community.
5 Interesting Facts about Kenny Hickey
1. Kenny Hickey was one of the founding members of Type O Negative, which was originally called “Repulsion.”
2. Hickey has cited Black Sabbath and The Beatles as major musical influences.
3. He played in a crossover thrash band called Fallout before forming Type O Negative.
4. Hickey performed guest vocals on Biohazard’s song “We Are One” from their album “New World Disorder.”
5. He has a signature guitar model known as the “Fernandes Kenny Hickey Model.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kenny Hickey
1. “Music has always been a form of therapy for me.”
2. “Type O Negative was about creating something that was both beautiful and disturbing.”
3. “Peter Steele was not just a bandmate; he was like a brother to me.”
4. “Seventh Void was a way to keep the spirit of heavy music alive after Type O Negative.”
5. “I think the best music comes from a place of honesty and raw emotion.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Kenny Hickey is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Kenny Hickey has one daughter named Megan Hickey.
Relevant Links
1. [Type O Negative Official Site](http://www.typeonegative.net/
2. [Seventh Void on Metal Archives](https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Seventh_Void/3540283566
3. [Kenny Hickey on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kenny_hickey/
4. [Interview with Kenny Hickey on Loudwire](https://loudwire.com/kenny-hickey-interview/
5. [Kenny Hickey’s Signature Guitar](https://www.fernandesguitars.com/artists/kenny-hickey.html
