RIP Hugh Hopper - 4/29/1945-6/7/2009

[The Owl]

Sadly, I just learned that Hugh Hopper, former Soft Machine bassist and unique musical conceptualist passed way today, from leukemia apparently.

[vegas532]

I've only gotten into Hugh Hopper in the pat year or so due to forumites who turned me on to him (for which I'm forever indebted). Truly original player...what a huge loss.

[superbassman2000]

thats too bad--I still remember accidentally landing on this youtube gem-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ba_Y2zRvXuQ
thats where i first heard of Hugh hopper

[Kink Rimson]

Another one gone too young.
Soft Machine this afternoon then.

[Hoover]

Damn, and I was just beginning to discover his wonderful musical contributions. Teh suk...

[burnunit]

Very sorry to hear this - I've been a fan of Soft Machine since the 60s. A thoughtful and challenging musician.

[Zuhzuhzombie!!]

GUTTED.

Hugh Hopper is one of the greats.

[nanookanono]

too bad

i can't believe: i saw him live with joung French jazzmen in winter 2007.

I love his music since I could listen Soft in 1973.

Once I mailed him to thank for his bass book (Rock bass manual) and to ask what kind of effects he used, and he was very kind with the answer.

[Salty Jon]

Yeah, when I heard he passed away I was very sad, I love Hugh's lines in everything I've heard so far, an interesting and talented musician.

[Grayson C.]

That's too bad...

His family was actually incredibly mean to me when I sent them my well wishes on him getting better. This is really too bad, I'm sorry to see him go - he's truly a master.