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.

[3] In 1990, a German promoter decided to reunite the original Kansas band for a special European tour.

Every member of the original lineup returned, including Hope and the band's current bass player, Billy Greer.

[5] He is currently the bassist for a local rock band called "The Mulligans".

[6] In 2011, Hope was added to the West Topeka High School hall of fame.