Lightnin' Hopkins

Born: March 15, 1912 in Centerville
Died: January 30, 1982 in Houston

Samuel John 'Lightnin'' Hopkins was an American country blues singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional pianist from Centerville, Texas. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him number 71 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.

Instruments: Guitar • Voice

Genres: Electric Blues • Country Blues • Texas Blues • Blues

Occupations: guitarist, singer, songwriter, recording artist

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