Lightnin' Hopkins
ActingBorn: 1912-03-15Place of Birth: 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
Lightnin' Les
Himself
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
Self
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
Self
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
Himself
Blues like Showers of Rain
Himself (voice)
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Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979
Himself
Be Here to Love Me
Self (archive footage)
The Sun's Gonna Shine
Himself
Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins
Self
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
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