Dave Hope

Bass Player in Kansas, Priest

Dave Hope - Bass Player in Kansas, Priest
Born

October 7th, 1949
76 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A bass player contributed significantly to the rock band Kansas from 1970 to 1983 and again from 1994 to 1997. The band achieved commercial success with albums such as 'Leftoverture' and 'Point of No Return'. In addition to music, engaged in ministry and served as a priest, balancing both musical career and spiritual vocation throughout life.

Played bass guitar on 'Leftoverture'

Contributed to Kansas' success in the 1970s

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