Lightnin' Hopkins

Lightnin' Hopkins

Actor

Centerville, Texas
March 15, 1912

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.

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Representative Works

Lightnin' Les
Lightnin' Les
5.0
/ English
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
7.0
/ English
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
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Be Here to Love Me
Be Here to Love Me
7.1
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Blues like Showers of Rain
Blues like Showers of Rain
8.0
/ English
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
8.0
/ English
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
7.9
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Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins
Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins
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The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
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Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979
Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979
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The Sun's Gonna Shine
The Sun's Gonna Shine
6.9
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The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
7.0
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Lightnin' Les
1968Nominee

Best Performance

Lightnin' Les

This Ain't No Mouse Music!
2014Nominee

Best Performance

This Ain't No Mouse Music!

Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
1985Nominee

Best Performance

Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

Career Highlights

Be Here to Love Me
2004Highlight

Best Performance

Be Here to Love Me

Blues like Showers of Rain
1970Highlight

Best Performance

Blues like Showers of Rain

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