Lightnin’ Hopkins embodied the blues. His singing, guitar playing, his physical appearance, personality, and demeanor, were the blues. One of the most recognizable bluesmen to come out of Texas, ...

In this edition of ‘T’ for Texas Tuesday, we will highlight a Texas blues legend who, like most blues musicians, was never given his due until he had already passed away. In an effort to, just maybe, ...

Lightnin' Hopkins was "Laidback, mildly mysterious and the epitome of street corner cool" according to informative liner notes. Well, there is a lot of Hopkins (1912—1982) music coming at you on The ...

Lightnin' Hopkins, the late legendary Houston blues musician, has been awarded a historical marker by the Texas Historical Commission. The marker will likely be placed this fall at the corner of ...

Eric Davis was unpacking a large state historical marker when he noticed the misspelled name scrawled on the packaging: "Sam (Lighting) Hopkins." Cast aluminum doesn't lend itself to corrections.

Recorded in: New York, United States, October 14, 1960. 101 What'd I Say / Lightnin' Hopkins. Guitar 102 Can't Stay in Your Town / Lightnin' Hopkins. Guitar 103 Boogie Woogie / Lightnin' Hopkins.

Recorded in: New York, United States, October 14, 1960. 101 If I Had a Hammer (Hammer Song) / Pete Seeger. Banjo 102 Oh, Mary Don't You Weep / Pete Seeger, Lightnin' Hopkins. Guitar 103 The Moonshiner ...