Tim Roper (8 April 1951 in Hampstead, London – February 2003) was the English former

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of the pub rock band

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(1972–1975), as well as a member of "Reds, Whites and Blues" with Adrian "Ade" Shaw.
After leaving Ducks Deluxe, he became a skilled Cabinet (furniture), cabinet maker and

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, as well as playing in a number of Norwich-based bands. He died in

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in 2003, from

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-related symptoms.

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1951 births 2003 deaths People from Hampstead English rock drummers Alcohol-related deaths in England Ducks Deluxe members {{UK-drummer-stub