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Hugh Colin Hopper (29 April 1945 – 7 June 2009) was a British progressive rock and jazz fusion bass guitarist. He was a prominent member of the Canterbury scene, as a member of Soft Machine and other bands.
Learn about the life and music of Hugh Hopper, a pioneer of jazz and rock bassist and a member of Soft Machine. Find out how to support his family with the release of The Gift of Purpose, a live concert and bonus tracks CD.
The composer and bass player Hugh Hopper, who has died aged 64 of leuk- aemia, achieved his highest public profile through his work with Soft Machine between 1968 and 1972, though mass-market...
Oct 12, 2022 · Hugh Hopper was a bassist, composer and songwriter who played with Soft Machine, Isotope, East Wind and many other bands. He was a central figure of the Canterbury scene and a pioneer of tape loops and minimalism.
Most people know Hugh Hopper for his role as bassist in the renowned Canterbury band SOFT MACHINE, but his career simply can't be resumed at that. Hopper first met Daevid "GonG" Allen back in 63 when he passed though Canterbury and stayed at Robert Wyatt's house.
Hugh Hopper was a British progressive rock and jazz fusion musician who mainly played the bass guitar, but also the saxophone, guitar and mellophone as well as being a composer and an author. He was born in Canterbury, Kent, England, 29 April 1945. He was part of the so-called 'Canterbury scene'.
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Jun 11, 2009 · Hugh Hopper, who as the bassist for the British progressive rock band Soft Machine was a central figure in the forward-looking music scene that bloomed in Canterbury in the 1960s...
