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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.
Hugh remains alive in the hearts of all who have known him. And his performances are captured for eternity on recordings worldwide. We encourage our friends in press and radio to keep his musical legacy alive so that new generations will discover his splendid tunes, his inventive electronics, and his unique, irreplaceable and forever memorable ...
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...
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.
Oct 12, 2022 · Hugh Hopper, 64, a bassist and composer for the progressive rock group Soft Machine, died of leukemia June 7 in Kent, England. After serving as the group's road manager, Hopper stepped up to offer compositions and virtuoso performances on six of the group's albums.
Jun 7, 2009 · Hugh Hopper. Noted for his experimentation with tape loops and fuzz, the Soft Machine bassist helped define the Canterbury sound and carry its legacy into the 21st century. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1960s - 2000s. Born. April 29, 1945 in Canterbury, Kent, England. Died.
