Lightnin' Hopkins

Birthday: 3/15/1912
Deathday: 1/30/1982
Place of birth: Centerville, Texas
Fame for: Acting

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.

Filmography

Release date: 5/8/2007

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

Role(s): Himself

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Release date: 6/13/2000

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

Role(s): Self

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Release date: 1/30/1996

Texas Blues Guitar

Role(s): Self

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Release date: 1/1/1963

Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

Role(s): self

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Release date: 12/20/1968

The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

Role(s): Self

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