David Toop

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David Toop
Background information
Born	(1949-05-05) 5 May 1949 (age 75) Enfield, England
Genres	Ambient experimental free improvisation
Occupation(s)	author, musician, curator
Instrument(s)	guitar, flute, electronics
Years active	1970–present
Labels	Obscure Records Virgin Sub Rosa Samadhi Sound Home Normal ROOM40 Audika
Website	davidtoopblog.com

David Toop (born 5 May 1949)^[1] is an English musician, author, curator, and emeritus professor. From 2013 to 2021 he was professor of audio culture and improvisation at the London College of Communication. He was a regular contributor to British music magazine The Wire and the British magazine The Face. He was a member of the Flying Lizards.