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
Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979
The Sun's Gonna Shine
Blues like Showers of Rain
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
Texas Blues Guitar
Top Movie Credits
Be Here to Love Me
Self (archive footage)
The Sun's Gonna Shine
Himself
Blues like Showers of Rain
Himself (voice)
Texas Blues Guitar
Self