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Lightnin' Hopkins

Lightnin' Hopkins

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.

Born

Mar 15, 1912

Centerville, Texas

Died

Jan 30, 1982

Known For

Acting

Movies

14 acting

0 crew

Popularity

0.6

movie
Lightnin' Les
Lightnin' Les
1968 • as Himself
★ 5.0
Blues like Showers of Rain
Blues like Showers of Rain
1970 • as Himself (voice)
★ 8.0
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
1985 • as Self
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
2014 • as Self
★ 7.0
Be Here to Love Me
Be Here to Love Me
2004 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.1
Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins
Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins
2000 • as Self
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
1969 • as Himself
★ 8.0
The Sun's Gonna Shine
The Sun's Gonna Shine
1969 • as Himself
★ 6.9
movie
Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979
2001 • as Himself
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
1968 • as Self
★ 7.9
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
2003 • as Himself
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
2007 • as Himself
★ 7.0
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
1963 • as self
Texas Blues Guitar
Texas Blues Guitar
1996 • as Self