Lightnin' Hopkins
Born: 1912-03-15 in Centerville, Texas
Died: 1982-01-30
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.
Filmography
2014
- This Ain't No Mouse Music! as Self
2007
2004
- Be Here to Love Me as Self (archive footage)
2003
2001
1996
- Texas Blues Guitar as Self
1985
1970
- Blues like Showers of Rain as Himself (voice)
1969
- The Sun's Gonna Shine as Himself
- Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down as Himself
1968
- Lightnin' Les as Himself
- The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins as Self