Lightnin' Hopkins

male

Born on March 15, 1912 (113 years old)

Passed Away on January 30, 1982

From Centerville, Texas

Known 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.

Cast Credits

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

Lightnin' Hopkins

Biography

Cast Credits

This Ain't No Mouse Music!

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

Be Here to Love Me

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

Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979

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

Texas Blues Guitar

Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

Blues like Showers of Rain

The Sun's Gonna Shine

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

The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

Lightnin' Les

Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

Crew Credits