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1. Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins was born on March 15, in Centerville, Texas. In , Hopkins met and -- at age 8 -- played with the legendary Blind Lemon Jefferson. For a short time, he later became Jefferson's guide. Hopkins' cousin, the great Texas bluesman Texas Alexander, was another influence as Hopkins played with Alexander.5/5(5).

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2. Jan 08,  · Samuel John "Lightnin'" Hopkins (March 15, – January 30, ) was an American country blues singer, songwriter, guitarist, and occasional pianist, from Centerville, Texas.

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3. Lightning Hopkins "Sings the Blues" Crown LP. Country Blue American Country Last M Vinyl Poster Classic Album Covers American Country Last M Vinyl Poster Classic Album Covers.

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4. Legendary Houston bluesman, Sam Lightnin Hopkins was an icon of American music. This CD compiles the crème of his recordings for the LA-based Aladdin Record company remarkable solitary blues recorded in the fully-formed individual style on which he would build a life-long career. Lightnin s guitar style was compelling old, yet new.5/5(5).

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5. Legendary Houston bluesman, Sam Lightnin Hopkins was an icon of American music. This CD compiles the crème of his recordings for the Los Angeles-based Aladdin Record company remarkable solitary blues recorded in the fully formed individual style on which he would build a 5/5(5).

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6. Purple United (9) labels. Reissue of Lightning Hopkins* - Sings The Blues (CLP), originally released in with different artwork on Crown Records (2). Barcode and Other Identifiers Matrix / Runout (Side A label): US /5(3).

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7. A really nice later set from legendary Texas blues titan Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins – done up for the Jewel label with a bit of the spark that was missing from the hit & miss work he did earlier in the decade for Bluesville! Blue Lightnin' also has a down and dirty style in spots, LP Brand: United (Label).

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8. Label: Custom Records (2) - CM • Format: Vinyl LP, Reissue, Mono • Country: US • Genre: Blues • Style: Vocal, Country Blues, Texas Blues Lightning Hopkins* - Sings The Blues (Vinyl) | Discogs/5(3).

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