Lightnin Hopkins



First NameLightnin
Last NameHopkins
Age69 (age at death)
Date of BirthMarch 15, 1912
Date of DeathJanuary 30, 1982
Star SignPisces
Occupation CategoryMusician
Music GenreBlues, Piano
Music StyleElectric Blues, Electric Texas Blues, Texas Blues, Acoustic Texas Blues, Blues Revival, Regional Blues
Music MoodEarthy, Organic, Bittersweet, Gritty, Confident, Passionate, Greasy, Intimate, Rollicking, Confrontational, Bravado, Swaggering, Melancholy, Playful, Boisterous, Reflective, Brash, Poignant, Earnest, Street-Smart, Plaintive
InstrumentOrgan, Guitar, Piano, Songwriter, Vocals
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Sam John Hopkins (March 15, 1912 – January 30, 1982), better known as Lightnin’ Hopkins, was an American country blues singer, songwriter and guitarist, from Houston, Texas. Rolling Stone magazine included Hopkins at number 71 on their list of the 100 greatest guitarist of all time.


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Filmography

Selected Lightnin Hopkins film and TV show credits:


Music Department Credits

1968
Come Back Baby
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Soundtrack Credits

2010
Rock & Chips
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2009
Crazy Heart
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2007
Superbad
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2006
All the King's Men
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2004
A Love Song for Bobby Long
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1997
Fire Down Below
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1990
Mirage
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1984
Merton
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