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
Lightnin' Les
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
Be Here to Love Me
Blues like Showers of Rain
The Sun's Gonna Shine
Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
Top Movie Credits
Lightnin' Les
Himself
Be Here to Love Me
Self (archive footage)
Blues like Showers of Rain
Himself (voice)
The Sun's Gonna Shine
Himself