Lightnin' Hopkins

Acting · Born 1912-03-15 · Centerville, Texas

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

1968

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The Sun's Gonna Shine

1969

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

2007

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Blues like Showers of Rain

This Ain't No Mouse Music!

2014

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

1969

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

2000

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Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

1985

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Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979

2001

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

2003

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Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland