Lightnin' Hopkins: Biography, Facts and Career
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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.
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- Full name: Lightnin' Hopkins
- Born: 1912-03-15
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q435552
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Who is Lightnin' Hopkins?
Samuel John "Lightnin'" Hopkins (March 15, 1912 – January 30, 1982) was an American country blues singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional pianist from Centerville, Texas.
What nationality is Lightnin' Hopkins?
Lightnin' Hopkins is United States.
When was Lightnin' Hopkins born?
Lightnin' Hopkins was born on 1912-03-15.
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