Lightnin' Hopkins

Actor Mar 15 (died age 69) Centerville, Texas 1963–2014 (51 year career)

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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

Film

The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

Self

Film

Be Here to Love Me

Self (archive footage)

Film

The Sun's Gonna Shine

Himself

Film

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

Himself

Film

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

Himself

Film

This Ain't No Mouse Music!

Self

Film

Lightnin' Les

Himself

Film

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

Himself

Filmography

Acting (14)

Movies (14)

This Ain't No Mouse Music!

2014

as Self

7.0

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

2007

as Himself

7.0

Be Here to Love Me

2004

as Self (archive footage)

7.1

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

2003

as Himself

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)

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

1969

as Himself

8.0

The Sun's Gonna Shine

1969

as Himself

6.6

The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

as Self

Lightnin' Les

as Himself

Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

1963

as self