Lightnin' Hopkins

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.

Most Known For

Be Here to Love Me

as Self (archive footage)

Lightnin' Les

as Himself

This Ain't No Mouse Music!

as Self

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

as Himself

The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

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

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Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

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Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down

as Himself

Blues like Showers of Rain

as Himself (voice)

The Sun's Gonna Shine

as Himself

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2

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Texas Blues Guitar

as Self

Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

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Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979

as Himself