Lightnin' Hopkins

Acting

Born March 15, 1912 · Centerville, Texas

Died January 30, 1982

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.

Awards & recognition

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 2013

Filmography1 title

The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

1968as Self