History Hopper

many artists under this name:

1. a french band from paris

http://myspace.com/wearehopper

2. 4hero's drummer, Luke Parkhouse (known also from other projects, as Naked, Visioneers) known from his own releases as Hopper.

A member of the Reinforced family.

3. A short-lived indie/alt rock band from London. They signed to Damaged Goods in 1993 for whom they released the Hunter 7" single and the Baby Oil Applicator 10" EP. The band were later spotted by Tony Wilson at Factory Too and he signed them up.

They released the album 'English and French' produced by Bernhard Butler and several singles ('Wasted', 'Oh My Heartless', 'Bad Kid' and 'Ridiculous Day') to critical acclaim but not to huge commercial success. Demos were recorded for a second Hopper album but the full version was never recorded.

Rachel Morris - lead vocals

Paul Shepherd - guitar

Chris Bowers - bass

Mark Blackmore - drums (very early on)

Matt ???? - drums (most of their career)

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