Lightnin' Hopkins
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Summary
Lightnin' Hopkins was born on March 15, 1912[1], in Centerville[2]. He died on January 30, 1982[3], in Houston[4]. He worked as a guitarist[5], singer[6], songwriter[7], recording artist[8], and composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,317 views/month, #6,884 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Forest Park Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
- Occupation: blues musician[14], musician[15]
- Award received: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Genre: electric blues[18], country blues[19], Texas blues[20], blues[21]
- Record label: Aladdin[22], Verve Records[23], Gold Star Records[24], Decca[25], RPM Records[26], Vee-Jay Records[27], Candid Records[28], Fire Records[29], Mercury Records[30], Jewel Records[31]
- Discography: Lightnin' Hopkins discography[32]
- Commons category: Lightnin’ Hopkins[33]
- Cause of death: esophageal cancer[34]
- Family name: Hopkins[35]
- Given name: Samuel[36], John[37]
- Pseudonym: Lightnin' Hopkins[38]
- Manner of death: natural causes[39]
- Instrument: guitar[40], voice[41]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
- Birth name: Samuel John Hopkins[44]
- Name in native language: Lightnin' Hopkins[45]
- Different from: Samuel Hopkins[46]
- Start of work period: 1946[47]
Why It Matters
Lightnin' Hopkins has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Lightnin' Hopkins born?
Lightnin' Hopkins was born in Centerville[2].
Where did Lightnin' Hopkins die?
Lightnin' Hopkins passed away in Houston[4].
What did Lightnin' Hopkins do for work?
Lightnin' Hopkins worked as a guitarist[5], singer[6], songwriter[7], recording artist[8], and composer[9].
What awards did Lightnin' Hopkins receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[16].