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Lightnin' Hopkins
Samuel John “Lightnin” Hopkins is an American irregular singer, songwriter, guitarist and pianist, from Centerville, Texas. Rolling Stone magazine ranks him 71st on the list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. Musician Robert "Mack" McCormick argues that Hopkins is "the embodiment of the spirit of jazz and poetry, representing its ancient form in the unique author where word and music are an act".
Birth nameSam John Hopkins
BornMarch 15, 1912, Centerville, Texas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 30, 1982, Houston, Texas, U.S.
GenresElectric blues, country blues, Texas blues
Occupation(s)Guitarist, singer-songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, piano, organ, vocals
Years active1946–1982
LabelsAladdin, Modern, RPM, Gold Star, Sittin' in With/Jax, Mercury, Decca, Herald, Folkways, World Pacific, Vee-Jay, Arhoolie, Bluesville, Tradition, Fire, Candid, Imperial, Prestige, Verve, Jewel

About Lightnin' Hopkins

Guitarist Lightnin' Hopkins was born in Centerville, Texas, United States on March 15, 1912. He dies at the age of 69, on January 30, 1982.

Texas blues guitarist with a sixty-year career and thirty-five years as poet-in-residence in Houston.

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Lightnin' Hopkins before becoming famous

Lightnin' Hopkins was born in the Zodiac sign Pisces (The Fish), and 1912 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rat (鼠).

After his first attempt at music fame failed, he was forced to return home and work as a farmhand.

Achievement of Lightnin' Hopkins

He is cited in popular culture, for example, in R&B Singer Erykah Badu's song"Window Seat".

Lightnin' Hopkins's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He had two brothers who were both blues musicians, John Henry and Joel.

Lightnin' Hopkins on Social Media

Lightnin' Hopkins Collabed with

With Folk Singer Pete Seeger, he made his Carnegie Hall debut.

Lightnin' Hopkins Income & Net worth

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Lightnin' Hopkins Height and Weight

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Latest information about Lightnin' Hopkins updated on March 14 2023.