general | February 10, 2026

Dave Hope - Age, Family, Bio

Progressive and Christian rock bassist who played with the group Kansas from 1970 to 1983. He recorded eleven albums with Kansas, including Song for America, Monolith, and Vinyl Confessions.

Before Fame

Before pursuing a career in music, he played on his high school's football team.

Trivia

He became ordained as an Anglican priest and led a congregation in Destin, Florida.

Family Life

Once a chain smoker, he became a clean-living born-again Christian in the early 1980s.

Associated With

He formed a Christian rock group called AD with former Kansas band mate Kerry Livgren.