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19601966Addie Elliott-VassieBarry Milesblack and whitecigarettecrowdsDamiani editoreEnglishessaysessaysJohn 'Hoppy' HopkinsfamousfansFrom The HipguitarhardbackHoppyJoe BoydJohn AspinallJohn Hoppy HopkinsJohn LennonLiverpoolLondonmusiciansPaul McCartneyphotographerphotographsRickenbackerRingo StarrSwinging SixtiesThe BeatlesVal Wilmer
Three copies of the book FROM THE HIP - Photographs by JOHN 'HOPPY' HOPKINS 1960-66 on a white background. The front and back covers are visible on two of the books standing upright, and an open copy of the book in the foreground features images of three of the Beatles on one page and John Lennon on the other.

FROM THE HIP – Photographs by JOHN ‘HOPPY’ HOPKINS 1960-66

Three copies of the book FROM THE HIP - Photographs by JOHN 'HOPPY' HOPKINS 1960-66 on a white background. The front and back covers are visible on two of the books standing upright, and an open copy of the book in the foreground features images of three of the Beatles on one page and John Lennon on the other. Gallery:
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19601966Addie Elliott-VassieBarry Milesblack and whitecigarettecrowdsDamiani editoreEnglishessaysessaysJohn 'Hoppy' HopkinsfamousfansFrom The HipguitarhardbackHoppyJoe BoydJohn AspinallJohn Hoppy HopkinsJohn LennonLiverpoolLondonmusiciansPaul McCartneyphotographerphotographsRickenbackerRingo StarrSwinging SixtiesThe BeatlesVal Wilmer
2009Adam Blakebandbass guitarbluesClub DunedrumsgigguitarHamid MantuharpIan BlackabyjammingJohn Hoppy HopkinsJulia ThorntonkeyboardsKrupaLadbroke GroveLarry WhelanliveLondonLunar DunesmusiciansphotographerplayingPortobello RoadsignaturestagevenueWestway
Six members of Lunar Dunes gigging on stage at Club Dune, under the Westway between Ladbroke Grove and Portobello Road, London, on February 21, 2009. L-R: Ian Blackaby (bass guitar), Hamid Mantu (drums), Krupa (vocals), Adam Blake (guitar), Larry Whelan (saxophone/keyboard), Julia Thornton (harp).

Lunar Dunes gig 21.02.2009

Six members of Lunar Dunes gigging on stage at Club Dune, under the Westway between Ladbroke Grove and Portobello Road, London, on February 21, 2009. L-R: Ian Blackaby (bass guitar), Hamid Mantu (drums), Krupa (vocals), Adam Blake (guitar), Larry Whelan (saxophone/keyboard), Julia Thornton (harp). Gallery: writings
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2009Adam Blakebandbass guitarbluesClub DunedrumsgigguitarHamid MantuharpIan BlackabyjammingJohn Hoppy HopkinsJulia ThorntonkeyboardsKrupaLadbroke GroveLarry WhelanliveLondonLunar DunesmusiciansphotographerplayingPortobello RoadsignaturestagevenueWestway
2009Adam BlakebandbluesClub DunegigguitarharpjammingJohn Hoppy HopkinsJulia ThorntonkeyboardsKrupaLadbroke GroveLarry WhelanliveLondonLunar DunesmusiciansphotographerplayingPortobello RoadsignaturestagevenueWestway
Four members of Lunar Dunes gigging on stage at Club Dune, under the Westway between Ladbroke Grove and Portobello Road, London, on February 21, 2009. L-R: Adam Blake (guitar), Krupa (vocals), Larry Whelan (saxophone/keyboard), Julia Thornton (harp).

Lunar Dunes gig 21.02.2009

Four members of Lunar Dunes gigging on stage at Club Dune, under the Westway between Ladbroke Grove and Portobello Road, London, on February 21, 2009. L-R: Adam Blake (guitar), Krupa (vocals), Larry Whelan (saxophone/keyboard), Julia Thornton (harp). Gallery: writings
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2009Adam BlakebandbluesClub DunegigguitarharpjammingJohn Hoppy HopkinsJulia ThorntonkeyboardsKrupaLadbroke GroveLarry WhelanliveLondonLunar DunesmusiciansphotographerplayingPortobello RoadsignaturestagevenueWestway
2004Adam BlakebandbluesBrixtondouble bassdrumsErrol LintonErrol Linton BandgigguitarharmonicajammingJean-Pierre LampeJohn Hoppy HopkinsliveLondonmusiciansPhil MyersphotographerplayingsignaturestageThe Windmillvenue
The Errol Linton Band playing live at the Windmill in Brixton, London, circa 2004. L-R: Errol Linton (harmonica), Jean-Pierre Lampe (double bass), Adam Blake (guitar), Phil Myers (drums). The image features the signature of the photographer in the bottom right corner, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Errol Linton Band by John Hoppy Hopkins

The Errol Linton Band playing live at the Windmill in Brixton, London, circa 2004. L-R: Errol Linton (harmonica), Jean-Pierre Lampe (double bass), Adam Blake (guitar), Phil Myers (drums). The image features the signature of the photographer in the bottom right corner, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery: writings
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2004Adam BlakebandbluesBrixtondouble bassdrumsErrol LintonErrol Linton BandgigguitarharmonicajammingJean-Pierre LampeJohn Hoppy HopkinsliveLondonmusiciansPhil MyersphotographerplayingsignaturestageThe Windmillvenue
14 November 19641960s1964ABCB+Wblack and whitecigaretteEdition PrintfamousFBFibre-BasedguitarITVJohn LennonLondonmusicmusicianson stagepop musicprogrammerehearsalRickenbackersingerSwinging SixtiesTeddington StudiostelevisionThank Your Lucky StarsThe Beatles
An example of an Edition Print of John Lennon, who smokes whilst The Beatles rehearse for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', taken at Teddington Studios in the UK, on 14 November 1964. The print is authenticated by the Estate of the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, and features an embossed recto Estate authentication edition stamp in the bottom left corner inside the white border and an archivally-stable inked verso stamp containing the full edition and authentication details on the reverse. The print is available in three sizes and an edition of #20.

John Lennon Edition Print

An example of an Edition Print of John Lennon, who smokes whilst The Beatles rehearse for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', taken at Teddington Studios in the UK, on 14 November 1964. The print is authenticated by the Estate of the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, and features an embossed recto Estate authentication edition stamp in the bottom left corner inside the white border and an archivally-stable inked verso stamp containing the full edition and authentication details on the reverse. The print is available in three sizes and an edition of #20. Gallery: Edition Prints
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14 November 19641960s1964ABCB+Wblack and whitecigaretteEdition PrintfamousFBFibre-BasedguitarITVJohn LennonLondonmusicmusicianson stagepop musicprogrammerehearsalRickenbackersingerSwinging SixtiesTeddington StudiostelevisionThank Your Lucky StarsThe Beatles
1957cultureEnglandguitarhepjazzJohn Hoppy HopkinsmusicianperformplayPyne T-Vsolostudent
Hoppy plays guitar aboard the Pyne T-V bus, before a press reception, summer 1957

Hoppy plays guitar

Hoppy plays guitar aboard the Pyne T-V bus, before a press reception, summer 1957 Gallery: timeline
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1957cultureEnglandguitarhepjazzJohn Hoppy HopkinsmusicianperformplayPyne T-Vsolostudent
1960s1962Alexis KorneramplifierB+Wblack and whitebluesBlues Inc.Blues Incorporatedblues musicblues musicianscigaretteequipmentfamousguitarjamLondonmicmicrophonemusicmusiciansrecordingrehearsalsingersmokingSwinging Sixties
Alexis Korner smokes and plays his guitar during a recording session in a London studio. He is surrounded by recording equipment and his eyes are closed in concentration, circa 1962

Alexis Korner recording in a London studio, circa 1962

Alexis Korner smokes and plays his guitar during a recording session in a London studio. He is surrounded by recording equipment and his eyes are closed in concentration, circa 1962 Gallery: Music
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1960s1962Alexis KorneramplifierB+Wblack and whitebluesBlues Inc.Blues Incorporatedblues musicblues musicianscigaretteequipmentfamousguitarjamLondonmicmicrophonemusicmusiciansrecordingrehearsalsingersmokingSwinging Sixties
1960s1965AmericanB+Wblack and whiteblues musicblues musiciansfamousfestivalguitarharmonicaJames Cottonjazz and bluesLouis MyersMuddy WatersmusicmusiciansNewport Jazz Festivalon stagePeewee MadisonRhode IslandsingerSwinging Sixties
L-R: Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Louis Myers and Peewee Madison on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965

Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Louis Myers, Peewee Madison

L-R: Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Louis Myers and Peewee Madison on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965 Gallery: Music
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1960s1965AmericanB+Wblack and whiteblues musicblues musiciansfamousfestivalguitarharmonicaJames Cottonjazz and bluesLouis MyersMuddy WatersmusicmusiciansNewport Jazz Festivalon stagePeewee MadisonRhode IslandsingerSwinging Sixties
1960s1961bandculturedrinkingEnglandfreestyleguitarhepjamjazzJohn Hoppy HopkinsmusicianNicole LepskyOxfordperformplaypubpublicrehearsetrad
Pub Jam. L-R: Unknown, Nicole Lepsky, John Hoppy Hopkins, Unknown; Oxford, England circa 1961

Hoppy Plays Guitar

Pub Jam. L-R: Unknown, Nicole Lepsky, John Hoppy Hopkins, Unknown; Oxford, England circa 1961 Gallery: writings
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1960s1961bandculturedrinkingEnglandfreestyleguitarhepjamjazzJohn Hoppy HopkinsmusicianNicole LepskyOxfordperformplaypubpublicrehearsetrad
1960s1962Alexis KornerB+Wblack and whitebluesBlues Inc.Blues Incorporatedblues musicblues musiciansfamousguitarLondonMarquee Clubmicmicrophonemusicmusicianson stagesmilingSwinging Sixties
Alexis Korner, on stage at the Marquee Club,  plays guitar and smiles whilst looking out of shot, circa 1962

Alexis Korner smiles

Alexis Korner, on stage at the Marquee Club, plays guitar and smiles whilst looking out of shot, circa 1962 Gallery: Music
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1960s1962Alexis KornerB+Wblack and whitebluesBlues Inc.Blues Incorporatedblues musicblues musiciansfamousguitarLondonMarquee Clubmicmicrophonemusicmusicianson stagesmilingSwinging Sixties
1960s1964AmericanB+Wblackblack and whitebluesBlues and Gospel Caravanblues musicblues musiciansfamousglassesgospelguitarmusicmusicianson stageReverend Gary DavissingerSwinging SixtiestourUK
American blues and gospel singer and guitarist The Reverend Gary Davis stands at the microphone on stage and plays guitar, in close up, during the 1964 Blues and Gospel Caravan tour of the UK

Reverend Gary Davis

American blues and gospel singer and guitarist The Reverend Gary Davis stands at the microphone on stage and plays guitar, in close up, during the 1964 Blues and Gospel Caravan tour of the UK Gallery: Music
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1960s1964AmericanB+Wblackblack and whitebluesBlues and Gospel Caravanblues musicblues musiciansfamousglassesgospelguitarmusicmusicianson stageReverend Gary DavissingerSwinging SixtiestourUK
1960s1962Alexis KornerArt ThemenB+Wblack and whitebluesBlues Inc.Blues Incorporatedblues musicblues musiciansCyril DaviesDick Heckstall-SmithdrumsfamousGinger BakerguitarharmonicaLondonMarquee Clubmicmicrophonemusicmusicianson stagesaxophonesingerSwinging Sixties
Blues Inc. gigging at the Marquee, shot in medium shot from below the stage. L-R: Alexis Korner on guitar, Dick Heckstall-Smith on saxophone and Cyril Davies on harmonica share a joke, Ginger Baker on drums and Art Themen on saxophone, circa 1962

Blues Inc. gig

Blues Inc. gigging at the Marquee, shot in medium shot from below the stage. L-R: Alexis Korner on guitar, Dick Heckstall-Smith on saxophone and Cyril Davies on harmonica share a joke, Ginger Baker on drums and Art Themen on saxophone, circa 1962 Gallery: Music
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1960s1962Alexis KornerArt ThemenB+Wblack and whitebluesBlues Inc.Blues Incorporatedblues musicblues musiciansCyril DaviesDick Heckstall-SmithdrumsfamousGinger BakerguitarharmonicaLondonMarquee Clubmicmicrophonemusicmusicianson stagesaxophonesingerSwinging Sixties
1960s1963activityadultsB+Wbeachblack and whitebreakCampaign for Nuclear DisarmamentchildrenCNDcoastcoastalEnglandflagguitarholidayleisurelogomenPunch and JudypuppetsrockssandseasideSwinging Sixtiestentwomen
During a CND outing to the beach, a small group of adults and children sit in front of a Punch and Judy puppet show. There is a CND logo on a flag planted into the sand by the puppet tent, and a guitar lies close by, circa 1963

CND Punch and Judy

During a CND outing to the beach, a small group of adults and children sit in front of a Punch and Judy puppet show. There is a CND logo on a flag planted into the sand by the puppet tent, and a guitar lies close by, circa 1963 Gallery: CND
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1960s1963activityadultsB+Wbeachblack and whitebreakCampaign for Nuclear DisarmamentchildrenCNDcoastcoastalEnglandflagguitarholidayleisurelogomenPunch and JudypuppetsrockssandseasideSwinging Sixtiestentwomen
1960s1964AmericanB+Wblackblack and whitebluesBlues and Gospel Caravanblues musicblues musiciansfamousglassesgospelguitarmusicmusicianson stagesingerSister Rosetta TharpeSwinging Sixties
Sister Rosetta Tharpe clasps her hands and smiles whilst on stage at the 1964 Blues and Gospel Caravan, shot as a close up

Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Sister Rosetta Tharpe clasps her hands and smiles whilst on stage at the 1964 Blues and Gospel Caravan, shot as a close up Gallery: Music
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1960s1964AmericanB+Wblackblack and whitebluesBlues and Gospel Caravanblues musicblues musiciansfamousglassesgospelguitarmusicmusicianson stagesingerSister Rosetta TharpeSwinging Sixties
1960s1964ABCB+Wblack and whitecigarettefamousguitarJohn LennonLondonmusicmusicianson stagepop musicrehearsalRickenbackersingerSwinging SixtiestelevisionThank Your Lucky StarsThe Beatles
John Lennon smokes whilst The Beatles rehearse for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios in 1964

John Lennon and Rickenbacker

John Lennon smokes whilst The Beatles rehearse for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios in 1964 Gallery: Music
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1960s1964ABCB+Wblack and whitecigarettefamousguitarJohn LennonLondonmusicmusicianson stagepop musicrehearsalRickenbackersingerSwinging SixtiestelevisionThank Your Lucky StarsThe Beatles
1960s1964Alexandra PalaceAll Night RaveAmericanaudienceB+Wblackblack and whitebluesfamousguitarJohn Lee HookerLondonmoodymusicmusicianson stagepop musicrock and rollsingersongwriterSwinging Sixties
John Lee Hooker sings into the microphone during The All Night Rave at Alexandra Palace, 26 June 1964, shot from the stage. Hooker is viewed in profile, whilst singing and playing the guitar, and the audience is just visible in shot

John Lee Hooker

John Lee Hooker sings into the microphone during The All Night Rave at Alexandra Palace, 26 June 1964, shot from the stage. Hooker is viewed in profile, whilst singing and playing the guitar, and the audience is just visible in shot Gallery: Music
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1960s1964Alexandra PalaceAll Night RaveAmericanaudienceB+Wblackblack and whitebluesfamousguitarJohn Lee HookerLondonmoodymusicmusicianson stagepop musicrock and rollsingersongwriterSwinging Sixties
1960s1964AmericanB+Wbackstageblackblack and whitebluesBlues and Gospel Caravanblues harpblues musicblues musiciansBrownie McGeefamousgospelguitarharmonicaMuddy WatersmusicmusiciansOtis SpannsingerSonny TerrySwinging Sixties
Backstage at the 1964 Blues and Gospel Caravan, L-R: Otis Spann, Muddy Waters, Brownie McGee, Sonny Terry

Four Chicago Bluesmen

Backstage at the 1964 Blues and Gospel Caravan, L-R: Otis Spann, Muddy Waters, Brownie McGee, Sonny Terry Gallery: Music
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1960s1964AmericanB+Wbackstageblackblack and whitebluesBlues and Gospel Caravanblues harpblues musicblues musiciansBrownie McGeefamousgospelguitarharmonicaMuddy WatersmusicmusiciansOtis SpannsingerSonny TerrySwinging Sixties
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