Lightnin' Hopkins

Acting

Born March 15, 1912 · 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 lis…

Known for

Be Here to Love Me

2004

Lightnin' Les

1968

This Ain't No Mouse Music!

2014

Blues like Showers of Rain

1970

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2

2003

Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

1985

Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down

1969

The Sun's Gonna Shine

1969

Acting(14)

2014This Ain't No Mouse Music!Self

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2007The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966Himself

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2004Be Here to Love MeSelf (archive footage)

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2003The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2Himself

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2001Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979Himself

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2000Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' HopkinsSelf

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1996Texas Blues GuitarSelf

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

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1970Blues like Showers of RainHimself (voice)

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1969The Sun's Gonna ShineHimself

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1969Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ DownHimself

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1968The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' HopkinsSelf

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1968Lightnin' LesHimself

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1963Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartlandself

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