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BornMarch 15, 1912
DiedJanuary 30, 1982 (age 69)
Place of birthCenterville, Texas
Film credits14
Lightnin' Hopkins
DeceasedKnown for Acting
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.
Filmography
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
2014
as Self
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
2007
as Himself
Be Here to Love Me
2004
as Self (archive footage)
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
2003
as Himself
- No poster
Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979
2001
as Himself
Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins
2000
as Self
Texas Blues Guitar
1996
as Self
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
1985
as Self
Blues like Showers of Rain
1970
as Himself (voice)
The Sun's Gonna Shine
1969
as Himself
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
1969
as Himself
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
1968
as Self
Lightnin' Les
1968
as Himself
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
1963
as self