Dave Hope (born October 7, 1949) is an American

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who played with the American

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band

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from 1970 (original version) until the band's first split in 1983. When he was in high school, he played defensive center for his football team as well as performing on the tuba in his high school band. Through both activities he became friends with many of the members who are still part of the band today. When he was in Kansas, he was known for his signature handlebar mustache and his nickname to many was "Smokin' Dave," as he was usually photographed with a cigarette dangling from his lips. After the band's split, Hope started the Christian band AD with

Kerry Livgren Kerry Allen Livgren (born September 18, 1949) is an American musician, best known as one of the founding members and primary songwriters for the American rock band Kansas. Biography Livgren was raised in Topeka, Kansas, by his father Allen L ...

and others. In 1990, a German promoter decided to reunite the original Kansas band for a special European tour. Everyone but

Robby Steinhardt Robert Eugene Steinhardt (May 25, 1950 – July 17, 2021) was an American rock violinist and singer best known for his work with the group Kansas, for which he was co-lead singer/"frontman" and MC along with keyboardist Steve Walsh, from 1973 ...

returned. The band decided to tour America as the original lineup again, but Hope left the band. In 2000,

reunited the original lineup for the Kansas album ''

Somewhere to Elsewhere ''Somewhere to Elsewhere'' is the fourteenth studio album by American rock band Kansas, released in 2000. It is Kansas' first album to feature the band's original lineup since 1980's ''Audio-Visions'', along with Billy Greer, who joined the band ...

''. The band members included were original band members Steve Walsh,

Rich Williams Richard John Williams (born February 1, 1950) is an American guitarist, primarily known for being one of the only consistent original members of the rock band Kansas alongside drummer Phil Ehart. Both have appeared on every Kansas album to date ...

, Dave Hope, and

Phil Ehart Phillip W. Ehart (born February 4, 1950) is the drummer in the progressive rock band Kansas. He and Rich Williams are the only two members who have appeared on every Kansas album. Though his songwriting contributions to the group were few, he co ...

, and the band's current bass player,

Billy Greer Billy Greer (born January 26, 1952) is an American musician, singer and songwriter known as the current bass guitarist for the band Kansas. He joined the band in their 1985 reformation, making his debut appearance on ''Power''. He had previously ...

. Today, Hope is a retired

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priest. He retired from Immanuel Anglican Church, a member congregation of the

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, in

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in 2013, where he was the head of Worship, Evangelism and Outreach. He is currently the bassist for the local rock band "The Mulligans". Dave is still close with the members of Kansas and has been known to play the encore of their shows when he attends. He is also husband to Diana Hope and father to Zoie Hope. Hope is also the author of a commentary on the

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, " Looking at Luke Through the Eyes of Hope".

Discography of Dave Hope

Discography with Kansas

*''

'' (1974) *''

Song for America ''Song for America'' is the second studio album by United States, American progressive rock band Kansas (band), Kansas, released in 1975. The album was reissued in remastered format on CD in 2004. The 10-minute title track was edited down to thr ...

'' (1975) *''

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'' (1975) *''

Leftoverture ''Leftoverture'' is the fourth studio album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1976. The album was reissued in remastered format on CD in 2001. It was the band's first album to be certified by the RIAA, and remains their highest selling al ...

'' (1976) *''

Point of Know Return ''Point of Know Return'' is the fifth studio album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1977. The album was reissued in remastered format on CD in 2002. Composition and recording The recording sessions for ''Point of Know Return'' comme ...

'' (1977) *'' Two for the Show'' (1978) *''

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'' (1979) *''

Audio-Visions ''Audio-Visions'' is the seventh studio album by American progressive rock band Kansas, released in 1980. The album was reissued in remastered format on CD in 1996 on Legacy/ Epic and again in 2011, as a Japanese import vinyl-replica CD, as well ...

'' (1980) *''

Vinyl Confessions ''Vinyl Confessions'' is the eighth studio album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1982 (see 1982 in music). It includes " Play the Game Tonight", which broke the Top 20 and is Kansas's third highest-charting single, surpassed only by " ...

'' (1982) *''

Drastic Measures ''Drastic Measures'' is the ninth studio album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1983. The shift in direction that Kansas took with '' Vinyl Confessions'' took its toll before recording began on this album. After hearing that Christia ...

'' (1983) *''

'' (2000)

Discography with Kerry Livgren

* ''Time Line'' (1984, credited as "Kerry Livgren AD") * ''Art of the State'' (1985, credited as "AD") * ''Reconstructions'' (1986, credited as "AD") * ''Prime Mover'' (1988, credited as "Kerry Livgren AD") * ''Reconstructions Reconstructed'' (1997, credited as "Kerry Livgren AD") * ''Prime Mover II'' (1998, credited as "Kerry Livgren")

Discography with Ad Astra

*''Beyond Our Bounds'' (2008)

References

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