Lightnin' Hopkins
Acting1912Centerville, 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
Be Here to Love Me
Self (archive footage)
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
Self
The Sun's Gonna Shine
Himself
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
Himself
Lightnin' Les
Himself
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
Self
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
Himself
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
self
Acting History
2014
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
as Self
2004
Be Here to Love Me
as Self (archive footage)
2003
2001
1996
Texas Blues Guitar
as Self
1985
1970
Blues like Showers of Rain
as Himself (voice)
1969
The Sun's Gonna Shine
as Himself
1968
Lightnin' Les
as Himself