Rupert Hine | |
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 Hine in 1982 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Rupert Neville Hine |
| Born | 21 September 1947 Wimbledon, London, England |
| Died | 4 June 2020 (aged 72) Wiltshire, England |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, various instruments |
| Labels | Ariola, A&M, Purple |
| Formerly of | Quantum Jump |
Rupert Neville Hine (21 September 1947 – 4 June 2020) was an English record producer and musician. He produced albums for artists including Rush, Kevin Ayers,[1] Tina Turner,[2] Howard Jones,[2] Saga, the Fixx, Bob Geldof, Thompson Twins, Stevie Nicks,[2] Chris de Burgh, Suzanne Vega, Underworld, Duncan Sheik, Formula and Eleanor McEvoy.[3] Additionally, Hine recorded eleven albums, including those billed under his own name, the pseudo-band name Thinkman, and as a member of the band Quantum Jump; with the latter, he achieved a number 5 hit on the UK Singles Chart in 1979, "The Lone Ranger". Additionally, he composed for film and television soundtracks, including the 1989 Ian Fleming biopic Goldeneye and the black comedy Better Off Dead.[4]
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- ^ a b c "Rupert Hine". Soundonsound.com. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
- ^ "Movies". The New York Times. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ Rupert Hine obituary, The Guardian, 11 June 2020