Lightnin' Hopkins
Acting
Born: March 15, 1912
Centerville, Texas
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
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
December 20, 1968
Be Here to Love Me
September 13, 2004
The Sun's Gonna Shine
January 02, 1969
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
May 08, 2007
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
January 01, 1969
Lightnin' Les
January 01, 1968
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
September 26, 2014
Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins
June 13, 2000
Texas Blues Guitar
January 30, 1996
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
January 01, 1963
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
January 01, 2003
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
January 01, 1985