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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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A black and white photographic print of lipstick graffiti saying Charlie Is My Darling on the window of a taxi-cab outside London's music venue Alexandra Palace before the Rolling Stones perform during the All-Night Rave on 26 June 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Charlie Is My Darling signed print

A black and white photographic print of lipstick graffiti saying Charlie Is My Darling on the window of a taxi-cab outside London's music venue Alexandra Palace before the Rolling Stones perform during the All-Night Rave on 26 June 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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A black and white photographic print of Louis Armstrong as he sits onstage and smiles at the camera during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1965. The print is signed by the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Signed Print of Louis Armstrong

A black and white photographic print of Louis Armstrong as he sits onstage and smiles at the camera during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1965. The print is signed by the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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A black and white photographic print of Louis Armstrong as he sits onstage and smiles at the camera during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1965. The print is signed by the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Signed Print of Louis Armstrong

A black and white photographic print of Louis Armstrong as he sits onstage and smiles at the camera during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1965. The print is signed by the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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A black and white photographic print of lipstick graffiti saying Charlie Is My Darling on the window of a taxi-cab outside London's music venue Alexandra Palace before the Rolling Stones perform during the All-Night Rave on 26 June 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Charlie Is My Darling signed print

A black and white photographic print of lipstick graffiti saying Charlie Is My Darling on the window of a taxi-cab outside London's music venue Alexandra Palace before the Rolling Stones perform during the All-Night Rave on 26 June 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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Photographs by John 'Hoppy' Hopkins hang on the wall in a photographic exhibition held at ElliottGallery in Amsterdam, Netherlands, October 2024

King of the Underground exhibition

Photographs by John 'Hoppy' Hopkins hang on the wall in a photographic exhibition held at ElliottGallery in Amsterdam, Netherlands, October 2024 Gallery:
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The cover of the exhibition catalogue for the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, titled 'The King of the Underground', from October 19 2024 to January 25 2025 at the ElliottGallery in Amsterdam

Exhibition Catalogue – Hoppy 2024

The cover of the exhibition catalogue for the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, titled 'The King of the Underground', from October 19 2024 to January 25 2025 at the ElliottGallery in Amsterdam Gallery:
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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:
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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:
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In a classroom setting some young men and a woman sit against a wall and listen to their tutor Owen Bryce (unseen) during a jazz/swing evening class held by the Workers Educational Association, London circa 1963

WEA Jazz Class

In a classroom setting some young men and a woman sit against a wall and listen to their tutor Owen Bryce (unseen) during a jazz/swing evening class held by the Workers Educational Association, London circa 1963 Gallery:
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In a classroom setting young men and women sit around a desk: in front of a blackboard containing the names of famous jazz musicians is their tutor Owen Bryce, a cornet player with the George Webb Dixielanders, London circa 1963

Bryce Class

In a classroom setting young men and women sit around a desk: in front of a blackboard containing the names of famous jazz musicians is their tutor Owen Bryce, a cornet player with the George Webb Dixielanders, London circa 1963 Gallery:
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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:
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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:
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An example of an Edition Print of Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones on stage at Alexandra Palace in London on 26 June 1964 during the All-Night Rave. 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. This print is available in three sizes and an edition of #20.

Brian Jones Edition Print

An example of an Edition Print of Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones on stage at Alexandra Palace in London on 26 June 1964 during the All-Night Rave. 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. This print is available in three sizes and an edition of #20. Gallery:
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American singer and film star Frank Sinatra sings on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965

Frank Sinatra

American singer and film star Frank Sinatra sings on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965 Gallery:
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American jazz singer Joe Williams performs onstage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965

Joe Williams

American jazz singer Joe Williams performs onstage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965 Gallery:
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A close-up of American jazz saxophonist, bandleader and composer John Coltrane as he plays on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965

John Coltrane

A close-up of American jazz saxophonist, bandleader and composer John Coltrane as he plays on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965 Gallery:
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Followed by Ronnie Scott, American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk carries his saxophone over his shoulder as he descends the exterior stairs of Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club at 39 Gerrard Street, London, circa 1963

Rahsaan Roland Kirk and Ronnie Scott, London circa 1963

Followed by Ronnie Scott, American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk carries his saxophone over his shoulder as he descends the exterior stairs of Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club at 39 Gerrard Street, London, circa 1963 Gallery:
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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:
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British jazz singer Cleo Laine and British composer and musician John Dankworth stand together at the microphone and smile as they rehearse with their band, London circa 1964

Cleo Laine and John Dankworth onstage, London circa 1964

British jazz singer Cleo Laine and British composer and musician John Dankworth stand together at the microphone and smile as they rehearse with their band, London circa 1964 Gallery:
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Lucky Thompson holds his saxophone and smiles at the camera outside Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Gerrard Street, London, circa 1962

Lucky Thompson outside Ronnie Scott’s

Lucky Thompson holds his saxophone and smiles at the camera outside Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Gerrard Street, London, circa 1962 Gallery:
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Jimmy Smith and Val Wilmer

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Louis Armstrong sits onstage and smiles at the camera during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1965

Louis Armstrong Smiles

Louis Armstrong sits onstage and smiles at the camera during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1965 Gallery:
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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:
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Louis Armstrong holds a cigarette and listens to a band member during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1963

Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong holds a cigarette and listens to a band member during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1963 Gallery:
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Arnold Wesker (4th from left), Benny Green, unknown musicians and others at a meeting with an architect's model of the Camden Roundhouse on the table, circa 1963

Roundhouse Meeting with Wesker

Arnold Wesker (4th from left), Benny Green, unknown musicians and others at a meeting with an architect's model of the Camden Roundhouse on the table, circa 1963 Gallery:
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Dexter Gordon on tenor saxophone at Ronnie Scott's, Wardour Street, London, in close up, circa 1962

Dexter Gordon in close up

Dexter Gordon on tenor saxophone at Ronnie Scott's, Wardour Street, London, in close up, circa 1962 Gallery:
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Two young female audience members sip Pepsi Cola through straws during the All Night Rave at Alexandra Palace in London, June 26, 1964. They both have their hair in bunches and are wearing back leather coats

Two Straws

Two young female audience members sip Pepsi Cola through straws during the All Night Rave at Alexandra Palace in London, June 26, 1964. They both have their hair in bunches and are wearing back leather coats Gallery:
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Dexter Gordon at Ronnie Scott's, Wardour Street, London, shot with flash and a long exposure to give light trails reflecting from Gordon's tenor saxophone, circa 1962

Dexter Gordon squiggles

Dexter Gordon at Ronnie Scott's, Wardour Street, London, shot with flash and a long exposure to give light trails reflecting from Gordon's tenor saxophone, circa 1962 Gallery:
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A smartly dressed male and female couple dance in front of the Tony Brown Band after a speech by legendary cricketer Sir Learie Constantine, Trinidad's High Commissioner, at a black cultural event in London, circa 1963-4

Tony Brown Band

A smartly dressed male and female couple dance in front of the Tony Brown Band after a speech by legendary cricketer Sir Learie Constantine, Trinidad's High Commissioner, at a black cultural event in London, circa 1963-4 Gallery:
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American jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk plays piano on stage at the Marquee Club in Wardour Street, London, during a recording of the BBC-TV Jazz 625 programme on March 14, 1965. Technicians can be seen in the background

Thelonius Monk

American jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk plays piano on stage at the Marquee Club in Wardour Street, London, during a recording of the BBC-TV Jazz 625 programme on March 14, 1965. Technicians can be seen in the background Gallery:
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Arriving at a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios, London 1964, a female fan clutches Paul McCartney's arm and grimaces with emotion as the Beatle gestures with his finger towards her and is pursued by photographers

Paul McCartney and fan

Arriving at a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios, London 1964, a female fan clutches Paul McCartney's arm and grimaces with emotion as the Beatle gestures with his finger towards her and is pursued by photographers Gallery:
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During a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios, London 1964, John Lennon of the Beatles leans against a wall and smokes between takes

John Lennon leans

During a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios, London 1964, John Lennon of the Beatles leans against a wall and smokes between takes Gallery:
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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:
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American jazz musicians Eric Dolphy on flute and Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet play together on stage, circa 1961

Eric Dolphy and Dizzy Gillespie

American jazz musicians Eric Dolphy on flute and Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet play together on stage, circa 1961 Gallery:
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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:
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Graham Bond Organisation play on stage. L-R: Jack Bruce on double bass, Ginger Baker on drums, circa 1963

Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker

Graham Bond Organisation play on stage. L-R: Jack Bruce on double bass, Ginger Baker on drums, circa 1963 Gallery:
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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:
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A back-lit John Lennon of the Beatles in profile close-up and wearing sunglasses during a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios in 1964

John Lennon sunglasses

A back-lit John Lennon of the Beatles in profile close-up and wearing sunglasses during a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios in 1964 Gallery:
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George Harrison of the Beatles in profile close-up during a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios in 1964

George Harrison profile

George Harrison of the Beatles in profile close-up during a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios in 1964 Gallery:
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In 1964, Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones relax in the studio during a photo shoot

Mick and Charlie

In 1964, Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones relax in the studio during a photo shoot Gallery:
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Noted American poet and prominent member of the New York School, Ted Berrigan is photographed in an apartment in New York City. Shot in close-up, Berrigan leans against the wall with his fingers to his mouth in a pensive pose

Ted Berrigan in New York

Noted American poet and prominent member of the New York School, Ted Berrigan is photographed in an apartment in New York City. Shot in close-up, Berrigan leans against the wall with his fingers to his mouth in a pensive pose Gallery:
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During the filming of BBC-TV Jazz 625 at BBC Television Centre in Shepherds Bush, Mel Tormé holds a microphone in his right hand, shot in close up

Mel Torme

During the filming of BBC-TV Jazz 625 at BBC Television Centre in Shepherds Bush, Mel Tormé holds a microphone in his right hand, shot in close up Gallery:
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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:
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The Rolling Stones in the photographic studio. L-R: Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, Brian Jones

The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones in the photographic studio. L-R: Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, Brian Jones Gallery:
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The Rolling Stones in the photographic studio. L-R: Bill Wyman, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Brian Jones

The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones in the photographic studio. L-R: Bill Wyman, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Brian Jones Gallery:
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Frank Sinatra sings on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra sings on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965 Gallery:
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The Beatles arriving at a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios, London, July 11 1964. L-R: Neil Aspinall (road manager), Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon

The Beatles

The Beatles arriving at a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios, London, July 11 1964. L-R: Neil Aspinall (road manager), Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon Gallery:
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