Lightnin' Hopkins
American country blues singer, songwriter and guitarist (1912-1982) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 69
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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United States
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Musicians
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Status
Deceased
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Lived 1912 to 1982 · aged 69
