American country blues singer, songwriter and guitarist.
Born: 15 March 1912, Centerville, Leon County, Texas, USA. - Died: 30 January 1982, Houston, Texas, USA.
In 1920, Hopkins met the legendary Blind Lemon Jefferson at a social function and got a chance to play with him.
His cousin was Texas Alexander. While they were playing together in Houston in 1946, he was discovered by Lola Anne Cullum of Los Angeles' Aladdin Records. Hopkins first recorded with pianist Wilson Smith and the pair were dubbed 'Lightning' & 'Thunder' to add some dynamic to their marketing.
Strong recordings followed from Hopkins, such as his song "Mojo Hand" (1960). He later inspired many artists such as Jimmie Vaughan, Townes Van Zandt and Ron "Pigpen" McKernan.
Often miscredited for writing the 1954 Chuck Willis' song "I Feel So Bad" covered by Little Milton and Elvis Presley among others. He also wrote a song by the same name released in 1947 on Aladdin Records and in 1962 on Aladdin Records.
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December 1, 1981
Tramps
New York, New York, United StatesLightnin' Hopkins' last live concert. He passed away on 30 January 1982.
1.
instrumental2. I Was Dreaming
3. Katie Mae
4.
instrumental5. My Babe(Willie Dixon cover)
6. Black and Evil
7. Mr. Charlie
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instrumental9. Baby, Please Don't Go(Joe Williams' Washboard Blues Singers cover)
10. Rock Me Baby
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instrumentalMarch 17, 1981
P.B. Scott's Music Hall
Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United StatesAugust 30, 1980
Steamboat Springs
Houston, Texas, United StatesAugust 29, 1980
Steamboat Springs
Houston, Texas, United StatesAugust 28, 1980
Steamboat Springs
Houston, Texas, United StatesJuly 17, 1980
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaJune 18, 1980
Carver Community Cultural Center
San Antonio, Texas, United StatesAugust 4, 1979
Navy Pier
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesAugust 3, 1979
Navy Pier
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesJuly 28, 1979
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaApril 10, 1979
Carnegie Hall
New York, New York, United StatesMay 13, 1978
John Van Duzer Theatre
Arcata, California, United States1. Rock Me Baby
2. Lightnin's Boogie
3. When the Saints Go Marching In([traditional] cover)
4. Got My Mo-Jo Working (But It Just Won't Work on You)(Ann Cole with the Suburbans cover)
May 6, 1978
Village Gate
New York, New York, United StatesMay 5, 1978
Village Gate
New York, New York, United StatesJanuary 15, 1978
Rising Sun
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaJanuary 14, 1978
Rising Sun
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaJanuary 13, 1978
Rising Sun
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaJanuary 12, 1978
Rising Sun
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaJanuary 11, 1978
Rising Sun
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaJanuary 10, 1978
Rising Sun
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaLightnin' Hopkins has released 22+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Live From The Ash Grove…Plus!, Four Classic Albums - Third Set, Four Classic Albums - Second Set. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of Lightnin' Hopkins's most popular tracks include Mojo Hand, Baby Please Don't Go, Bring Me My Shotgun, Back to New Orleans, Jail House Blues. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
American country blues singer, songwriter and guitarist.Born: 15 March 1912, Centerville, Leon County, Texas, USA. - Died: 30 January 1982, Houston, Texas, USA.In 1920, Hopkins met the legendary Blind... Read the full biography on this page.
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