Tim Roper (8 April 1951 in Hampstead, London – February 2003) was the English former drummer of the pub rock band Ducks Deluxe (1972 - 1975), as well as a member of "Reds, Whites and Blues" with Adrian "Ade" Shaw.[1] After leaving Ducks Deluxe, he became a skilled cabinet maker, carpenter & boat builder working for The Steam & Electric launch company Ludham & Wroxham, Norfolk- producing replica steam boats,Henley launches & electric propulsion boats, as well as playing in a number of Norwich-based bands.
He died in Norwich in 2003, from alcohol-related symptoms.[1]