David Hopkins (musician)

David Hopkins
Birth name	David Hopkins
Origin	Dublin, Ireland
Genres	folk rock, alternative rock
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, acoustic guitar, guitar, piano, keyboard
Years active	2001-present
Labels	Reekus Records (IRL)
Associated acts	LiR, Bombay Heavy

David Hopkins is a singer-songwriter, originally from Dublin, Ireland and currently residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. He is also the singer for the group Bombay Heavy and was the original keyboardist for Irish alternative rock group LiR.

Hopkins launched his music career playing keyboard in the Dublin rock band LiR. The group signed to What Are Records and released Magico, Magico, which went to #1 on the alternative album charts and scored a top 10 hit, "In A Day," penned by Hopkins. They toured the US twelve times while Hopkins was with them, including touring with The Who. They also opened for other rock icons including U2, Ray Charles, Iggy Pop, etc. LiR are also the subject of the documentary Good Cake Bad Cake: The Story of LiR.

In 2001, while touring in the US with LiR, Hopkins left the band and stayed in the US. After a move to San Francisco, Hopkins toured with The Who, playing keyboards on the 2001 Quadrophenia Tour.

Hopkins then released the full-length album Here Comes The Bright Light, which Dublin Event Guide dubbed "a classic." Later he signed with independent label Reekus Records, with whom he released Amber and Green (2005) and the single "Merry Christmas My Love". The title track for Amber and Green can be heard on the soundtrack for Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj, and reached the Irish top 40 charts as did "Merry Christmas My Love".

In 2007 Hopkins released the album Running with Knives. The album is featured in the soundtrack to Paris Hilton's 2008 movie The Hottie and the Nottie featuring Joel Moore. In 2009 Hopkins released the album There Are Debts.

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