Samuel John "Lightnin'" Hopkins (March 15, 1912 – January 30, 1982) 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.
Lightnin Hopkins
singer-songwriter, pianist, and guitarist
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American singer-songwriter, pianist, and guitarist
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Lightnin Hopkins dies
Lightnin Hopkins, American singer-songwriter, pianist, and guitarist, known for american singer-songwriter, pianist, and guitarist, died on 1982-01-30.
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- When was Lightnin Hopkins born?
- Lightnin Hopkins was born on 1912-01-30 (American).
- What is Lightnin Hopkins known for?
- American singer-songwriter, pianist, and guitarist
- What historical events involved Lightnin Hopkins?
- Lightnin Hopkins was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Lightnin Hopkins dies.
- When did Lightnin Hopkins die?
- Lightnin Hopkins died on 1982-01-01.