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Tony Hooper

1939 – 2020

British singer-songwriter

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About Tony Hooper

Lived 1939 – 2020 (aged 81). Tony Hooper was a British guitarist and singer-songwriter.

Anthony Hooper (14 September 1939 – 18 November 2020) was an English folk 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.

Hooper died on 18 November 2020, at the age of 81.

Discography Albums 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)

Singles Strawbs "Oh How She Changed" "The Man Who Called Himself Jesus" "Benedictus" "Forever" "Here It Comes"

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Who was Tony Hooper?

British singer-songwriter (1939–2020)

When was Tony Hooper born?

Tony Hooper was born on 14 September 1939 in Eastry.

When did Tony Hooper die?

Tony Hooper died on 18 November 2020.

What was Tony Hooper's occupation?

Tony Hooper was a guitarist and singer-songwriter.

What nationality was Tony Hooper?

Tony Hooper was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tony Hooper

· Wikidata: Q2004530

· DBpedia: Tony Hooper

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