Luico Hopper

Early Life Luico Hopper (pronounced "Lou-é-co") was born on September 5, 1952, in Bassett, Virginia, to a musical family.

Hopper joined the Norfolk State College Jazz Ensemble and remained part of this group until graduating in 1974 with a B.A.

During this time, Hopper also recorded and toured with a number of artists including Phyllis Hyman, Gato Barbieri, Roberta Flack, Gil Evans, Diana Ross, Earl Klugh, Jonathan Butler, Stephanie Mills, Johnny Gill, Gloria Lynne, Luther Vandross and Bryan Ferry.

In 1995, Hopper released his first solo album, "Lessons of Light" which featured his talent as a musician, composer and producer.

After decades of a successful professional music career, Hopper took a break to spend time fulfilling another childhood dream, riding and showing horses.