Nicky Hopkins

Nicky Hopkins (born Nicholas Christian Hopkins (February 24, 1944 – September 6, 1994) was an English pianist and organist. He recorded and performed on some of the most important British and American popular music recordings of the 1960s and 1970s, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest session musicians in rock history. Hopkins was born in Harlesden, North London, England. He suffered from Crohn's disease from his youth. Poor health and ... more

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  • Feb 24, 1944

Date of death:

  • Sep 6, 1994 (age 50 years)

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  • Nicholas Hopkins
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