Lightnin' Hopkins
Biography
Samuel John "Lightnin'" Hopkins was an American country blues singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional pianist from Centerville, Texas. In 2010 Rolling Stone magazine ranked him No. 71 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.
Known For
Himself
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
Self
Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins
Self
Texas Blues Guitar
self
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
Self
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
Himself
The Sun's Gonna Shine
Himself
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
Self (archive footage)
Be Here to Love Me
Himself
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
Himself
Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979
Himself
Lightnin' Les
Self
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
Himself (voice)
Blues Like Showers of Rain
Self
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
14
Gender
Male
Birthday
1912-03-15
Place of Birth
Centerville, Texas
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