Lightnin' Hopkins

Actor

Born: March 15, 1912 (69 years old)

Died: January 30, 1982

Place of birth: Centerville, Texas

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.

Filmography (3)

• The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins (1968, ★ 7.9)
• The Sun's Gonna Shine (1969, ★ 6.9)
• Be Here to Love Me (2004, ★ 7.2)