Hopkins Lightnin' (Hopkins Lightning)

Lightnin' Hopkins Lightnin' Hopkins American singer-songwriter, pianist, and guitarist (1912–1982) For other people named Sam Hopkins, see Samuel Hopkins. For the R.E.M. song, see Document (album). Samuel John "Lightnin'" Hopkins (March 15, 1912 – January 30, 1982)[1] 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.[2] This article needs additional citations for verification. (November 2024) Quick facts Background information, Born ... Lightnin' Hopkins Background information Born Samuel John Hopkins (1912-03-15)March 15, 1912 Centerville, Texas, U.S. Died January 30, 1982(1982-01-30) (aged 69) Houston, Texas, U.S. Genres Electric blues country blues Texas blues Occupations Musician songwriter Instruments…

GENRES: Blues, Male Vocalist