Tony Hooper
Anthony Hooper (14 September 1939 – 18 November 2020)[1] was an English singer-songwriter and musician. He was best known as a founder-member of Strawbs together with Dave Cousins and double bassist Ron Chesterman. He left The Strawbs in 1972 after their album Grave New World, when it became obvious that the band was moving further away from its folk roots towards rock and progressive rock. He rejoined for a 10-year stint in 1983. Hooper had been the guitarist in the Ceilidh and barn dance band, Pitchfork, since 1986, and was also a member of Misalliance.
Tony Hooper | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Anthony Hooper |
| Born | 14 September 1939 Eastry, Kent, England |
| Died | 18 November 2020 (aged 81) |
| Genres | Bluegrass, Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1960s–2020 |
| Associated acts | Strawbs, Misalliance, Pitchfork |
Hooper died on 18 November 2020, at the age of 81.[2]
Discography
Strawbs
- All Our Own Work (with Sandy Denny) (Recorded in 1967 in Denmark but released in 1973)
- Strawbs (1969)
- Dragonfly (1970)
- Just a Collection of Antiques and Curios (1970)
- From the Witchwood (1971)
- Grave New World (1972)
- Don't Say Goodbye (1987)
- Ringing Down the Years (1991)
- Strawberry Sampler Number 1 (2001)
Strawbs
References
- Heather Malcolm, Interview with Tony Hooper, Jamming, 10 May 1991, Strawbsweb. Retrieved 20 November 2020
- "Tony Hooper, Died 18 Nov 2020", Strawbsweb. Retrieved 20 November 2020
External links
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