Lightnin' Hopkins
Acting
Born: 1912-03-15 in 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
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This Ain't No Mouse Music!
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Blues like Showers of Rain
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Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
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The Sun's Gonna Shine
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Be Here to Love Me
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Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
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Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins
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The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
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The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
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The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
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Texas Blues Guitar
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Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
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