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Lightnin' Hopkins

Active

1930s - 1970s

Born

March 15, 1912 in Centerville, TX

Died

January 30, 1982 in Houston, TX

Genre

Blues

Styles

Acoustic Texas Blues Blues Revival Electric Blues Electric Texas Blues Regional Blues Texas Blues

Also Known As

Sam Hopkins

Member Of

Lightnin' Hopkins & Blues Summit
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Lightnin' Hopkins

Biography by Bill Dahl

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The last great country blues singer, with an easygoing style that worked well in settings from solo to guitar/piano duets to small rhythm sections.
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Album Highlights

  • Lightnin' Hopkins [Smithsonian/Folkways]
    Lightnin' Hopkins
    Lightnin' Hopkins [Smit …
  • Sings the Blues [Crown]
    Lightnin' Hopkins
    Sings the Blues [Crown]
  • Strums the Blues
    Lightnin' Hopkins
    Strums the Blues
  • Mojo Hand
    Lightnin' Hopkins
    Mojo Hand
  • Lightnin' and the Blues
    Lightnin' Hopkins
    Lightnin' and the Blues
  • Blues Masters: The Very Best of Lightnin' Hopkins
    Lightnin' Hopkins
    Blues Masters: The Very …
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