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

Lightnin' Les

Himself

Blues like Showers of Rain

Himself (voice)

Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

Self

This Ain't No Mouse Music!

Self

Be Here to Love Me

Self (archive footage)

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

Self

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

Himself

The Sun's Gonna Shine

Himself