Lightnin' Hopkins
Born: 1912-03-15
Birthplace: 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
Be Here to Love Me
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
The Sun's Gonna Shine
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
Blues like Showers of Rain
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
Top Movie Credits
Be Here to Love Me
Self (archive footage)
The Sun's Gonna Shine
Himself
Blues like Showers of Rain
Himself (voice)