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Lightnin' Hopkins

Mar 15, 1912 - Jan 30, 1982 (69 years old) in Centerville, Texas

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

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Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
Self
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Be Here to Love Me
Self (archive footage)
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Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
self
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Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
Himself
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This Ain't No Mouse Music!
Self
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The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
Self
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Lightnin' Les
Himself
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Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979
Himself
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Blues like Showers of Rain
Himself (voice)
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Texas Blues Guitar
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