Lightnin' Hopkins

Overview

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Birthday
Mar 15, 1912 (113 years old)
Death date
Jan 30, 1982

Lightnin' Hopkins

Known For

This Ain't No Mouse Music!
1h 32m
Movie 2014

This Ain't No Mouse Music!

Loving, music-filled tribute to Chris Strachwitz, guiding force behind legendary roots music label Arhoolie Records. With Ry Cooder, Clifton Chenier, Richard Thompson, Flaco Jiménez and a new generation of roots musicians.

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
1h 4m
Movie 2003

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

Taken from the European tours organised for American blues musicians between 1962 and 1969, this release features performances by several popular blues artists, including: T-Bone Walker, Lightnin' Hopkins, Victory Spivey, T-Bone Walker ...

Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins
1h 0m
Movie 2000

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

Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins play music and talk about their lives. Hosted by musician Taj Mahal.

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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