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Lightnin' Hopkins
Acting
Born: March 15, 1912
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
Be Here to Love Me
as Self (archive footage)
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
as Self
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
as Self
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
as Himself
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Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979
as Himself
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
as Himself
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
as Himself
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
as Self
Lightnin' Les
as Himself
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
as self
