John 'Hoppy' Hopkins included in National Jazz Archive

The work of the legendary John ‘Hoppy’ Hopkins has recently been included in the National Jazz Archive (Loughton, UK).

The National Jazz Archive is ‘the most comprehensive resource on the story of jazz in the UK. This resource goes beyond documenting the development of this thrilling, ever-evolving, musical phenomenon.  It is also the story of art, fashion, cultural diversity and social progress.’

Hoppy captured the very essence of 1960s counterculture. The selection of photographs that are included in the National Jazz Archive shows ‘his enduring love of jazz alongside his passion for activism and social justice.’

He recorded the seediness of the early 60's London underbelly, shooting grubby tattoo parlours, bikers' cafes etc. In the mid 1960s Hoppy founded Britain’s first underground newspaper the International Times, he co-established a publishing company, promoted Pink Floyd and set up London’s first all-night psychedelic club, the UFO.