Nicky Hopkins

Nicky Hopkins

Musician

Forfans of classic rock and blues, collectors of session-player recordings, rolling stones enthusiasts
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The Profile

Nicky Hopkins was an English pianist and prominent session musician, noted for his piano and keyboard contributions to many 1960s–1970s rock recordings, including work with members of the Rolling Stones; he is featured as the 'Edward' on Jamming With Edward!.

Hopkins is widely known as a session pianist whose playing appears on recordings by major rock acts; the provided review emphasizes his leading piano role on the Jamming With Edward! sessions alongside Ry Cooder and the Stones' rhythm section.

DeBaser's reviews praise Nicky Hopkins's piano playing, highlighting his leading role on Jamming With Edward. The available review frames the record as a blues-driven jam led by Hopkins and Ry Cooder with the Stones' rhythm section. Overall reception in the provided review is positive and celebratory of Hopkins's improvisational skills.

Notable Quotes

❝ Understand, the record is often cataloged as a Rolling Stones release but in fact, it isto be credited to Nicky Hopkins (the Edward in the title) and Ry Cooder accompanied by the Stones’ rhythm section, and this is evident through listening to the six tracks where the keyboardist and guitarist take the lead.