Luico Hopper, American BassistHopper riding Pandour
Early Life
Luico Hopper (pronounced "Lou-é-co") was born on September 5, 1952, in Bassett, Virginia, to a musical family. Hopper was first introduced to music at an early age by his father who was an accomplished self-taught musician. Hopper played his first instrument the clarinet throughout high school. He developed interest in the guitar around the age of twelve and taught himself to play after being inspired by his father's musicianship. He started playing the electric and acoustic bass during his freshman year in college. Hopper joined the Norfolk State College Jazz Ensemble and remained part of this group until graduating in 1974 with a B.A. in Sociology.
Following nearly two decades of touring and performing around the world during the 70s and 80s Luico became increasingly sought after to perform on Broadway beginning with the hit musical "DreamGirls". In 1992, Hopper was the featured bassist in the Broadway hit, "Five Guys Named Moe". He later performed in other Broadway hits including "Bring In Da' Noise, Bring in Da' Funk" and "The Lion King",[2] "Shrek the Musical", "Priscilla Queen of the Desert", "Motown the Musical" and "Shuffle Along".[3]
During a period in the 90s, Luico held the bass chair in the band of "Saturday Night Live", and made television appearances on broadcasts such as "The Grammy Awards" and "The Essence Awards". On the March 16, 1995, episode of N.Y. Undercover, "It's a Man's Man's Man's World", Hopper was the featured bassist in a performance with James Brown, one of his childhood inspirations. In 1995, Hopper released his first solo album, "Lessons of Light" which featured his talent as a musician, composer and producer.[4] His next solo album, "Reflections" was released in 2001.[5] His latest album "Symbiotic Souls" was released on September 15, 2020.
Aside from playing the bass, Hopper is an avid equestrian. After decades of a successful professional music career, Hopper took a break to spend time fulfilling another childhood dream, riding and showing horses. Hopper shows and excels in the jumper arena traveling on the A circuit. Hopper is inspired by the symbiotic arts of music and riding.
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Luico Hopper is an American musician who plays the bass and an equestrian Luico Hopper he plays bass Contents 1 Biography 2 Selected discography 2 1 Solo 2 2 With other artists 3 References 4 External linksBiography edit nbsp Luico Hopper American Bassist nbsp Hopper riding Pandour Early LifeLuico Hopper pronounced Lou e co was born on September 5 1952 in Bassett Virginia to a musical family Hopper was first introduced to music at an early age by his father who was an accomplished self taught musician Hopper played his first instrument the clarinet throughout high school He developed interest in the guitar around the age of twelve and taught himself to play after being inspired by his father s musicianship He started playing the electric and acoustic bass during his freshman year in college Hopper joined the Norfolk State College Jazz Ensemble and remained part of this group until graduating in 1974 with a B A in Sociology Professional CareerIn 1976 at the advice of drummer Dannie Richmond 1 Hopper moved to New York City to become a professional musician In the late 70s Hopper s career was established as a studio bassist recording on scores of radio and television commercials During this time Hopper also recorded and toured with a number of artists including Phyllis Hyman Gato Barbieri Roberta Flack Gil Evans Diana Ross Earl Klugh Jonathan Butler Stephanie Mills Johnny Gill Gloria Lynne Luther Vandross and Bryan Ferry Following nearly two decades of touring and performing around the world during the 70s and 80s Luico became increasingly sought after to perform on Broadway beginning with the hit musical DreamGirls In 1992 Hopper was the featured bassist in the Broadway hit Five Guys Named Moe He later performed in other Broadway hits including Bring In Da Noise Bring in Da Funk and The Lion King 2 Shrek the Musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert Motown the Musical and Shuffle Along 3 During a period in the 90s Luico held the bass chair in the band of Saturday Night Live and made television appearances on broadcasts such as The Grammy Awards and The Essence Awards On the March 16 1995 episode of N Y Undercover It s a Man s Man s Man s World Hopper was the featured bassist in a performance with James Brown one of his childhood inspirations In 1995 Hopper released his first solo album Lessons of Light which featured his talent as a musician composer and producer 4 His next solo album Reflections was released in 2001 5 His latest album Symbiotic Souls was released on September 15 2020 Aside from playing the bass Hopper is an avid equestrian After decades of a successful professional music career Hopper took a break to spend time fulfilling another childhood dream riding and showing horses Hopper shows and excels in the jumper arena traveling on the A circuit Hopper is inspired by the symbiotic arts of music and riding Selected discography editSolo edit Reflections Lessons of Light Symbiotic Souls With other artists edit Euphoria with Gato Barbieri Life is Art Various Artists The Payers Association We Got the Groove Diana Ross Silk Electric Diana Ross Diana s Duets Gil Evans Lunar Eclipse Earl Klugh Low Ride Earl Klugh Nightsongs Earl Klugh Midnight In San Juan Earl Klugh Life Stories Earl Klugh Wishful Thinking Earl Klugh Love Songs Earl Klugh Best of Earl Klugh vol 1 Earl Klugh Best of Earl Klugh vol 2 Earl Klugh Ultimate Earl Klugh Earl Klugh Late Night Guitar Two of a kind Nightsongs Earl Klugh Fingers Paintings Hearth String Wishful Thinking Jonathan Butler Jonathan Butler Bryan Ferry Live In Europe Jay Hoggard Love Survives Today New Formula Johnny Gil Johnny Gil Luther Vandross This Christmas Stephanie Mills Home Gloria Lynne No Detour Ahead Joe Taylor Spellbound Best of Smooth Jazz Vol 1 Best of Smooth Jazz Vol 2 Marion Williams Born to Sing the Gospel Marion Williams Surly God Is Able Rev Claude Jeter Yesterday amp Today Jackie Verdell Lay My Burden Down Four Decades of Jazz 1953 1993 40th Anniversary Andrea McArdle Andrea McCardle On Broadway Sherry Winston Life is Love Sherry Winston Love Is Jeff Sigman Good For Me Bryan Ferry Live 1988 World Tour DVD Five Guys Named Moe Original Broadway Cast Recording Bring in da Noise Bring in da Funk Original Broadway Cast Recording The Lion King Original Broadway Cast Recording Cool Fever From Disco Jazz to Jazz House Various Artists Beach Music Super Collaboration Album The Embers Rosko Private Moments Eartha Kitt Live at the Cheltenham jazz festival DVD Shrek the Musical Original Broadway Cast Recording Priscilla Queen of the Desert Original Broadway Cast Recording Motown the Musical Cast Recording The Fortress of Solitude Cast Recording References edit Jisi Chris September 2014 Luico Hopper Broadway Funk Brother Grey Hilarie July August 2001 Currents JazzTimes p 101 Retrieved September 25 2011 Luico Hopper Henderson Alex Lessons of Light Review Allmusic Retrieved September 25 2011 Nai Larry February 1 2001 Luico Hopper Reflections All About Jazz 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