Lightnin' Hopkins
Acting
Born 1912-03-15
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
Popular credits
Be Here to Love Me
Self (archive footage)
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
Self
The Sun's Gonna Shine
Himself
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
Himself
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
Himself
Lightnin' Les
Himself
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
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 American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
Himself
Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979
Himself
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
Self
Blues like Showers of Rain
Himself (voice)