Lightnin' Hopkins
Acting
Born March 15, 1912 — Died January 30, 1982
From Centerville, Texas
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!
Self
20147.0
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
Himself
20077.0
Be Here to Love Me
Self (archive footage)
20047.2
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
Himself
2003
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Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979
Himself
2001
Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins
Self
2000
Texas Blues Guitar
Self
1996
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
Self
1985
Blues like Showers of Rain
Himself (voice)
19708.0
The Sun's Gonna Shine
Himself
19696.9
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
Himself
19698.0
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
Self
19687.9
Lightnin' Les
Himself
19685.0
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
self
1963