- Born
- 5 May 1949
New York City - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1975–
- Record labels
- Virgin Records
- Discography
- 27 albums
Biography
David Toop is a jazz musician who plays voice. David Toop was born on 5 May 1949 in New York City. The music is usually filed under ambient music. Record labels: Virgin Records. The discography here lists 27 albums, from “New and Rediscovered Musical Instruments” (1975) to “Is Spring a Sculpture?” (2025). Honours include American Book Awards (2000).
David Toop (born 5 May 1949) is an English musician, author, curator, sound artist, and academic, widely known for his work on improvisation, sound culture, and listening practices. He was a long-standing contributor to The Wire and The Face, and a member of the British new wave band The Flying Lizards. He has been active across experimental music, sound art, ethnography, and writing for more than five decades. Toop has performed on a wide array of instruments and sound-making devices, authored influential books on sound and popular music, and held senior academic appointments at the University of the Arts London (UAL). He is Emeritus Professor at the London College of Communication (LCC).
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
- 2000 American Book Awards
Frequently asked questions
What instrument does David Toop play?
David Toop is known for playing voice.
When and where was David Toop born?
David Toop was born 5 May 1949 in New York City.
What are David Toop's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include New and Rediscovered Musical Instruments (1975), Buried Dreams (1994), Screen Ceremonies (1995), Pink Noir (1996) and Spirit World (1997).
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