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Dave Hope (born October 7, 1949) is an American bass guitarist who played with the American progressive rock band Kansas from 1970 (original version) until the band's first split in 1983.
Original members Kerry Livgren and Dave Hope join Richard Williams and Phil Ehart . Four Original Members on stage in Kansas City for the 50th Anniversary Tour.
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Mar 20, 2019 · Dave Hope’s musical odyssey began with playing trumpet and tuba in school accompanied by a fascination with the sounds created at Muscle Shoals and Stax. Its impact, says the original bassist in progressive-rock icon Kansas, was immeasurable.
Jun 14, 2021 · Dave Hope, a founding member and bassist of Kansas, shares his experience and insights on the music industry, the electric bass guitar, and his studio setup. Learn how he created a genre of music with his bandmates and played to millions of fans worldwide.
May 24, 2021 · Dave’s task on bass played an immense role in the band’s success by marrying Kansas’ complex melodies into one, cohesive wall of sonic greatness with texture, creative dissidence, and legendary hooks and riffs, all with mind-blowing vocal harmonies.Kansas was truly ahead of its time.
May 18, 2023 · Bassist Dave Hope found his solace in pharmaceuticals. As the 70s ended, the sixth Kansas album, Monolith, didn’t fully reflect the depth of their inner turbulence. On tour, Livgren became a born-again Christian. Later on, Hope followed suit.
Dave Hope (born October 7, 1949) is an American bass guitarist who played with the American progressive rock band Kansas from 1970 (original version) until the band's first split in 1983.
