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Skid Roper is an American musician and songwriter best known for his work with the band The Blasters. He was born on October 19, 1954 in Los Angeles, California. Skid Roper began his career as a drummer in the early 1970s, playing in various bands in the Los Angeles area. In 1979, he joined The Blasters, a band formed by his brother Phil Alvin and Dave Alvin. He played drums and percussion on the band's first two albums, American Music and The Blasters. Skid Roper left The Blasters in 1983 and went on to form his own band, Skid Roper and the Whirlin' Wheels. He released two albums with the band, Skid Roper and the Whirlin' Wheels and Skid Roper and the Whirlin' Wheels II. In the 1990s, Skid Roper returned to The Blasters and has since toured and recorded with the band. He has also released several solo albums, including Skid Roper's Greatest Hits and Skid Roper's Greatest Hits II. Skid Roper is currently 70 years old. He has a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m). His physical stats are not available. There is no information available about his dating/affairs. He is married and has two children. Skid Roper's net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. He has earned most of his wealth from his career as a musician and songwriter.

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Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 19 October 1954
Birthday 19 October
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2012

In 2012 Roper contributed new music to volume ten ("One Way Ticket to Palookaville") and in 2013 to volume eleven ("Hells Basement") of the compilation album series, Staring at the Sun. In 2012 Roper became a member of the Hi-Tones, backing combo for Andy Rasmussen, playing drums and mandolin on the 2013 album "High & Lonesome: The Rise and Fall of Hilo."

2010

Roper's latest CD, Rock and Roll Part 3 was released in 2010. A passionate creation, which took 10 years in the making, Roper plays guitar, mandolin, organ, harmonica, percussion & whistling. Skid sings each track and wrote all but one song.

1989

With Nixon, Roper served mainly as an instrumentalist. He commonly played instruments such as the washboard and the mandolin. Since parting ways with Nixon in 1989, Roper has released three solo albums. The first two albums had a much stronger country influence, and were considerably less raucous than his work with Nixon. Roper also formed a surf band called Skid Roper and the Shadowcasters.

1954

Skid Roper (born Richard Banke, 19 October 1954 in National City, California) is an American musician active in the 1980s and early 1990s. He has recorded with several groups including surf band, The Evasions, but is best known for his work with Mojo Nixon between 1985 and 1989.