Ben Nicholls is a British double bassist, singer, arranger and composer based in Worthing, England. He works widely in the UK folk scene as a bassist and also performs as a one-man band under the name Dennis Hopper Choppers.

Career

Nicholls is known for accompanying a wide range of folk and related artists over a career spanning three decades. His playing appears on his album Duets, which brings together collaborations from across that period. Among the artists associated with the record are Nadine Shah, Cara Dillon, Sam Lakeman, Seth Lakeman, Tim Eriksen, Kris Drever, Chris Vatalaro, Fay Hield, John Smith, Martin Simpson, Sam Sweeney, Patsy Reid and Jon Boden.

He also performs with The Full English and with John Parish, alongside other projects. The verified membership information identifies him as a member of Menlo Park and The Full English.

Style and roles

Alongside double bass, Nicholls works as a vocalist, arranger and composer. His career centres on the British folk circuit, where he is known for collaborative work across a broad range of artists and ensembles.