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

This Ain't No Mouse Music!

Self

Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

Self

Be Here to Love Me

Self (archive footage)

Lightnin' Les

Himself

Blues like Showers of Rain

Himself (voice)

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

Himself

Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979

Himself

The Sun's Gonna Shine

Himself