Lightnin' Hopkins

Lightnin' Hopkins

1912-03-15

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.

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The Blues Accordin’ to Lightnin’ Hopkins

The Blues Accordin’ to Lightnin’ Hopkins

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Be Here to Love Me

Be Here to Love Me

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This Ain’t No Mouse Music!

This Ain’t No Mouse Music!

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The Sun’s Gonna Shine

The Sun’s Gonna Shine

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Lightnin’ Les

Lightnin’ Les

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin’ Hopkins

Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin’ Hopkins

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Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

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Blues Like Showers of Rain

Blues Like Showers of Rain

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