Actor

Lightnin' Hopkins

Acting1912Centerville, Texas

Biography

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.

Details

Known for: Acting
Born: March 15, 1912
Age: 69
Place of birth: Centerville, Texas
Gender: Male
Died: January 30, 1982
Also known as: Unknown