Lightnin' Hopkins

Lightnin' Hopkins (1912–1982) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter.

Also recorded as Lightning Hopkins; Lightnin Hopkins; Sam John Hopkins; Sam ("Lightnin'") Hopkins; Sam Hopkins; Samuel Hopkins.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Samuel John Hopkins.

Also worked under the name Lightnin' Hopkins.

Born at Centerville in 1912, died at Houston in 1982.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are electric blues, country blues, Texas blues and blues.

Distinctions recorded are Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Sources

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“Lightnin' Hopkins”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q435552: Lightnin' Hopkins
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