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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.

Known for

This Ain't No Mouse Music!
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
2014 • Self
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
2007 • Himself
Be Here to Love Me
Be Here to Love Me
2004 • Self (archive footage)
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
2003 • Himself
Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979
2001 • Himself
Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins
Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins
2000 • Self
Texas Blues Guitar
Texas Blues Guitar
1996 • Self
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
1985 • Self

Full filmography

Be Here to Love Me
Be Here to Love Me
2004 • Self (archive footage)
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Blues like Showers of Rain
Blues like Showers of Rain
1970 • Himself (voice)
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Lightnin' Les
Lightnin' Les
1968 • Himself
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Lightnin' Hopkins – Biography, Known For & Filmography