Lightnin' Hopkins
Acting • Born 1912-03-15 – Died 1982-01-30
Acting0Centerville, 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
14 credits
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
Movie • 2007
Himself
Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins
Movie • 2000
Self
Texas Blues Guitar
Movie • 1996
Self
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
Movie • 1963
self
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
Movie • 1968
Self
The Sun's Gonna Shine
Movie • 1969
Himself
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
Movie • 1969
Himself
Be Here to Love Me
Movie • 2004
Self (archive footage)
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
Movie • 2003
Himself
Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979
Movie • 2001
Himself
Lightnin' Les
Movie • 1968
Himself
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
Movie • 1985
Self
Blues like Showers of Rain
Movie • 1970
Himself (voice)
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
Movie • 2014
Self