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.

Born3/15/1912

Place of BirthCenterville, Texas

Known ForActing

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Known For - Movies

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Lightnin' Les

1968

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Be Here to Love Me

2004

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Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

1963

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The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966

2007

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This Ain't No Mouse Music!

2014

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Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

1985

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The Sun's Gonna Shine

1969

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The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

1968

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Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down

1969

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The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2

2003

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Blues like Showers of Rain

1970

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Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins

2000

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Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979

2001

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Texas Blues Guitar

1996

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