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Lightnin' Hopkins

Acting
Known For

69 Years Old

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.

Born

Centerville, Texas on 15th March 1912

Died

30th January 1982

All Credits

Be Here to Love Me Image
Be Here to Love Me
Self (archive footage)
This Ain't No Mouse Music! Image
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
Self
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins Image
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
Self
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966 Image
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
Himself
Texas Blues Guitar Image
Texas Blues Guitar
Self
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985) Image
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
Self
Blues like Showers of Rain Image
Blues like Showers of Rain
Himself (voice)
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2 Image
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
Himself
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down Image
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
Himself
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland Image
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
self
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Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979
Himself
The Sun's Gonna Shine Image
The Sun's Gonna Shine
Himself
Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins Image
Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins
Self
Lightnin' Les Image
Lightnin' Les
Himself