Diamonds and Tiaras
Radio 2
Saturday 6 September
1900 – 2000
Bob Harris recalls the life and extraordinary career of session pianist Nicky Hopkins.
Hopkins played on more than 300 albums, 13 of them by The Rolling Stones.
Other beneficiaries include The Beatles, Dusty Springfield, David Bowie, The Kinks, Rod Stewart and Joe Cocker.
With contributions from Joe Cocker, Bill Wyman, Ian McLagan and Hopkins’ widow, Moira.