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

This Ain't No Mouse Music!
Be Here to Love Me
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
Blues like Showers of Rain
Lightnin' Les
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
The Sun's Gonna Shine

Top Movie Credits

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