Peter Thorup
Peter Thorup | |
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Thorup performing in Hamburg, November 1972. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 14 December 1948 Sollerod, Denmark |
| Died | 3 August 2007 (aged 58) Ronne, Bornholm Island, Denmark |
| Genres | Jazz, Rock, blues, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1964–2007 |
| Labels | RAK Records |
Peter Eiberg Thorup (14 December 1948 – 3 August 2007) was a Danish guitarist, singer, composer and record producer. He was one of the most important blues musicians in Denmark, and he was known outside his own country, when in the late 1960s he met Alexis Korner and the two formed the bands New Church, The Beefeaters, CCS, and later Snape.