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

This Ain't No Mouse Music!

2014

Blues like Showers of Rain

1970

Lightnin' Les

1968

Be Here to Love Me

2004

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

1969

Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

1985

The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

1968

The Sun's Gonna Shine

1969

Acting(14)

2014This Ain't No Mouse Music!Self

Film

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

Film

2004Be Here to Love MeSelf (archive footage)

Film