7Acting
Lightnin' Hopkins
- Born
- 1912-03-15
- Died
- 1982-01-30
- Birthplace
- Centerville, 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.
Known For
Filmography
14 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
2014 · Movie
Self
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
2007 · Movie
Himself
Be Here to Love Me
2004 · Movie
Self (archive footage)
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
2003 · Movie
Himself
Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979
2001 · Movie
Himself
Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins
2000 · Movie
Self
Texas Blues Guitar
1996 · Movie
Self
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
1985 · Movie
Self
Blues like Showers of Rain
1970 · Movie
Himself (voice)
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
1969 · Movie
Himself
The Sun's Gonna Shine
1969 · Movie
Himself
Lightnin' Les
1968 · Movie
Himself
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
1968 · Movie
Self
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
1963 · Movie
self