American singer-songwriter, pianist, and guitarist (1912–1982)
Lightnin' Hopkins
Samuel John "Lightnin'" Hopkins was an American country blues singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional pianist from Centerville, Texas.
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- Profession
- American singer-songwriter, pianist, and guitarist (1912–1982)
- Born
- 1912-03-15
Overview
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.
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