Peter Thorup

Peter Thorup
Thorup performing in Hamburg, November 1972.
Thorup performing in Hamburg, November 1972.
Background information
Born(1948-12-14)14 December 1948
Sollerod, Denmark
Died3 August 2007(2007-08-03) (aged 58)
Ronne, Bornholm Island, Denmark
GenresJazz, Rock, blues, pop
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1964–2007
LabelsRAK 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.