Lightnin' Hopkins

Lightnin' Hopkins

1912-03-15 • Centerville, Texas • Male • 14 Known Credits

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.

Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1912-03-15

Place of Birth

Centerville, Texas

Known Credits

14

Known For

Acting

Photos

Lightnin' Hopkins Photo

Tagged Images

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Known For Movies

Texas Blues Guitar

Texas Blues Guitar

1996
Lightnin' Les

Lightnin' Les

1968
Be Here to Love Me

Be Here to Love Me

2004
This Ain't No Mouse Music!

This Ain't No Mouse Music!

2014
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

1968
The Sun's Gonna Shine

The Sun's Gonna Shine

1969
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

1985
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

1963
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down

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

1969
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966

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

2007
Blues like Showers of Rain

Blues like Showers of Rain

1970
Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins

Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins

2000
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2

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

2003
Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979

Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979

2001

Known For TV Shows

No known TV shows available.

Movie Credits

Texas Blues Guitar

1996

Self

Lightnin' Les

1968

Himself

Be Here to Love Me

2004

Self (archive footage)

This Ain't No Mouse Music!

2014

Self

The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

1968

Self

The Sun's Gonna Shine

1969

Himself

Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

1985

Self

Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

1963

self

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

1969

Himself

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

2007

Himself

Blues like Showers of Rain

1970

Himself (voice)

Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins

2000

Self

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

2003

Himself

Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979

2001

Himself

TV Credits

No TV credits available.

Movie Production Credits

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TV Production Credits

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