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Nicholas Christian Hopkins was born in Perivale, Middlesex, England, on 24 February 1944. He began playing the piano at the age of three. He attended Sudbury Primary School in Perrin Road [2] and Wembley County Grammar School, [3] which now forms part of Alperton Community School, and was initially tutored by a local piano teacher; in his teens ...
Learn about the life and career of Nicky Hopkins, the most influential and busy session pianist in rock history. From his childhood in London to his collaborations with the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, the Who and many more, discover his story and legacy.
Learn about the life and legacy of Nicky Hopkins, the legendary pianist who played with the Rolling Stones, the Who, the Beatles and many more. Read tributes from his wife Moira and other musicians who admired his talent and personality.
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- The Who, “Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere” (1965) Although Nicky Hopkins is most-associated with the Stones (given the breadth of his collaborations with the band), the pianist’s streak of all-star session work began with the Who.
- The Kinks, “Sunny Afternoon” (1966) Impressed not only with Hopkins’ playing, but also his amicable nature and ability to learn parts with a minimum of explanation, Talmy continued to work with the pianist.
- Rolling Stones, “She’s a Rainbow” (1967) As a session man, Hopkins was usually found in a supporting role, either pounding or tickling the ivories to suit the best needs of the track at hand.
- The Kinks, “Days” (1968) Although Ray Davies praised Hopkins' lack of ego in the studio, it’s unlikely that the piano player would have said the same thing about the Kinks frontman.
Feb 24, 2024 · Learn about Nicky Hopkins, the piano player who worked with The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Who, and many others. Discover his story, his legacy, and his jam sessions with Edward, The Mad Shirt Grinder.
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In the late 1960s, Nicky Hopkins joined the Jeff Beck Group and The Quicksilver Messenger Service band. Nicky Hopkins’ medical issues would eventually end his life. Nicky Hopkins died at the young age of 50 years old. The brilliant rock and roll pianist left a legacy of classic rock recordings. Those songs have become ingrained in the ...
Nicky Hopkins was a British session pianist who played with many famous rock bands in the 1960s and '70s. Learn more about his life, career, albums and songs on AllMusic.
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