Tribute Monday: Lightnin’ Hopkins

Sam John Hopkins (March 15, 1912 – January 30, 1982)
Stage Name: Lightnin’ Hopkins
 

       The Legend Lightnin' Hopkins, played the bass, rhythm, lead, percussion on his Guitar, and did  vocals, all at the same time. He is one of the Greatest Guitarist in any Genre and a major influence in the Blues. We salute you  Mr. Hopkins; thanks for your contribution, have a relaxing Monday and please take a listen here: T-model blues , Tim Moore's Farm , Mojo Hand , Fast life woman , Bad luck and trouble , Catfish blues , DC-7  and Gin Bottle Blues

   



Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightnin%27_Hopkins

Background information
Birth name	Sam John Hopkins
Born	March 15, 1912 Centerville, Texas, United States
Died	January 30, 1982 (aged 69) Houston, Texas, United States
Genres	Electric blues, country blues
Occupations	Guitarist, singer-songwriter
Instruments	Guitar Piano Organ
Years active	1946–1981
Labels	Alladin, Modern/RPM, Gold Star, Sittin' in With/Jax, Mercury, Decca, Herald, Folkways, World Pacific, Vee-Jay, Arhoolie, Bluesville, Fire, Candid, Imperial, Prestige, Verve, Jewe