Dan Hipgrave
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Dan Hipgrave (born Daniel Hipgrave, August 5, 1975, in Brighton, England) was one of the guitarists with Toploader, a briefly popular British indie rock band.
Hipgrave left Sussex University in 1996, where he was studying psychiatric nursing, to devote his full-time energies towards his band. In 1998, they signed a six album deal with Sony Records.
Despite a million selling debut album, sales fell rapidly afterwards, and Toploader's second LP met with a mixed reception. The label soon dropped the band from its roster, and the group disbanded thereafter.
Hipgrave married TV presenter Gail Porter in 2000, though the couple separated in 2004. In more recent times, Hipgrave has turned his attention towards TV and radio work, making a number of appearances in both media.
On March 16, 2006, he made an appearance on the hit BBC television show, Through the Keyhole.
Hipgrave now presents a radio show called Acoustika, which features acoustic, electro and indie bands, on Revolution 96.2 in Manchester. The show is produced by media and marketing company Acoustic Mirror Ltd. He also presents 'Acoustika' pod casts, co-hosted by Tim Healey (DJ and producer), which are available via iTunes. Daniel Hipgrave is now a journalist.
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