Hugh Hopper

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.

Hugh Hopper
Hopper in 2007
Background information
Birth nameHugh Colin Hopper
Born(1945-04-29)29 April 1945
Canterbury, Kent, England
Died7 June 2009(2009-06-07) (aged 64)
Whitstable, Kent, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Bass
  • guitar
  • saxophone
  • mellophone
Years active1963–2009
Formerly of
  • The Wilde Flowers
  • Soft Machine
Websitehugh-hopper.com
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