Lightnin' Hopkins

Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Born
March 15, 1912
Age at death
69
Died
January 30, 1982
From
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 American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2

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

2003 · Himself

Lightnin' Les

Lightnin' Les

1968 · Himself

The Sun's Gonna Shine

The Sun's Gonna Shine

1969 · Himself

Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979

2001 · Himself

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

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

1969 · Himself

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

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

2007 · Himself

Blues like Showers of Rain

Blues like Showers of Rain

1970 · Himself (voice)