John Henry Charles Stopher (27 Sep 1949 - 19 Jan 2021)

I used to play with John for a while when I was in Nottingham back in the mid-late 90s. Whenever I speak to anyone about a drummer, I always refer to John as he was a different league from anyone I’d played with at the time. His mastery of how loud or quiet to play (especially in the small rehearsal space at his home back then!) was something I’ve never forgotten. I was just wondering this morning how he was doing and was very sad to come across this news. RIP John. Thanks for setting the bar for other drummers to be measured against in my musical journey since we met.

It was with great sadness we heard of John's death. We will always remember many years of friendship and the early days when Les first met John - in particular John's excitement and the fun they had when he first got his big Ludwig kit. The lunches and coffees when he came to Jersey to see his mother are another fond memory. We send our love and condolences to Karen, Joanna, Andy and the family, he will be sadly missed x x

Dear John, we travelled a lot of miles and played a lot of music together. God Bless you.

I had the immense pleasure of playing guitar along with John for 20 years in Tightrope . He was an amazing drummer and loved his drum solos. The banter within the band was second to none and I will treasure every moment and every gig. On a personal level John was a great person to know and loved his sence of humour. John will be greatly missed and I would like to send my condolences to Karen and Joanne.

We will miss you, especially your sense of humour, at the family gatherings Uncle John. Sending all our love to Aunty Karen, Joanna and Andy.
Gen, Matt & Emmett xxx

Rest in peace John you will be greatly missed
Love Karen and Nick

Such a shock to learn about John’s passing. Sending my love and condolences to Karen and Joanna x

I found it hard to take it in when I heard the news that John had died. I spent a lot of time playing with him in bands over the years - The Presidents, Guardian Angels, The Scoobies Band and a couple of other projects. I will miss John's playing - a great drummer - and also his sense of humour which was second to none. He was a lovely guy. I'm so sorry I won't be able to attend on the day but my thoughts are with Karen, Joanna and the family. RIP John. Chris Price

So sadly missed
Rest in peace xx
Alison Paul and Kirsty

John a son in law who will be sadly missed, I will never forget how helpful you were to us last year, we only had to ask and you were there for us. Thank you and all my love Doreen.

My love and condolences to all the family of John. I knew John it the seventies he was a lovely gentle soul with fantastic ability and a great musician. He will be sadly missed until we meet again in heaven.

I will never forget your energy and talent in those bands we played in from 1977 to 1981. But more importantly I will never forget your friendship for a much longer period. For some reason I can hear the first bars of Moby Dick. RIP my friend.