Arthur Allsopp 72, of Hyannis Ma. (Luke Wetherfield) passed away peacefully on April 30, 2023. Arthur was the son of the late Arthur and Barbara Allsopp.
Arthur’s passion for music started at a very young age with his first official band gig playing at their Junior High Dance. His musical talent took him and “The Luke Wetherfield Show” from New England to Nashville never leaving a crowded club disappointed. He played with many well-known local and national acts including Dick Curless, Roy Clark, Dottie West, Rex Trailer, and many more. He was the founder of the Massachusetts Country Music Awards Association which promoted live Country Music all over Massachusetts. The MCMAA helped talented musicians and vocalist with the opportunity to showcase their talent to club owners all over New England, which in turn helped many musicians start their successful country music careers.
Arthur was the beloved husband of 32 years to Mary King Allsopp; father of Arthur Allsopp III and wife Jodi of Plymouth, Jody Corbett and partner Tiffany Potter of Plymouth and Ranae Allsopp of Columbus Ohio; brother of Beverly Burnett, Cynthia Gauthier and Deborah Quinzani and the late Geraldine Harrington.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday May 7th from 1-5pm at the Weymouth Eagles 1338 Washington St. East Weymouth, MA. Donations can be made to MSPCA Cape Cod.