Lightnin' Hopkins
Texas blues, country blues, electric blues
"The music pulses with rhythmic intensity, driven by sharp guitar lines that intertwine with the raw power of Hopkins's vocal delivery, creating an atmosphere charged with tension and release."
Quick Start
A good place to start with Lightnin' Hopkins is…
Lightnin' Strikes
1962
Career Arc
Lightnin' Hopkins's discography from 1958 to 2002
Full discography
Lightnin' Hopkins's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.
Albums ()
In the Key of Lightnin'
2002
Po' Lightnin'
1983
Lightning Hopkins in Berkeley
1972
Early Recordings Vol. 2
1971
Dirty Blues
1971
Live at Newport
2002
The Swarthmore Concert
1993
Lightning Hopkins with His Brothers Joel and John Henry / with Barbara Dane
1966
Hootin' the Blues
1964
California Mudslide
1969
The Great Electric Show and Dance
1969
Lightnin'!
1969
Free Form Patterns
1968
Texas Blues Man
1968
Talkin' Some Sense
1968
Blue Lightnin'
1967
Something Blue
1967
Lightnin' Strikes
1966
The King of the Blues
1965
The Roots of Lightnin' Hopkins
1965
My Life in the Blues
1965
Early Recordings
1965
Down Home Blues
1965
Soul Blues
1965
Smokes Like Lightning
1963
Goin' Away
1963
Lightnin' Sam Hopkins
1963
Lightnin' Strikes
1962
Walkin' This Road by Myself
1962
Mojo Hand
1962
Lightnin' and Co.
1962
Blues in My Bottle
1961
Lightnin' in New York
1961
Lightnin'
1961
Last Night Blues
1961
Down South Summit Meetin'
1961
Last of the Great Blues Singers
1960
Lightnin' and the Blues
1960
Autobiography in Blues
1960
Lightnin' Hopkins
1959
Country Blues
1959
Lightnin' Hopkins Strums the Blues
1958
Compilations ()
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Timeline
How their sound evolved over time
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Lightnin' Hopkins sound like?
The music pulses with rhythmic intensity, driven by sharp guitar lines that intertwine with the raw power of Hopkins's vocal delivery, creating an atmosphere charged with tension and release. Rooted in electric blues and country blues. Start with Lightnin'.
What is the best Lightnin' Hopkins album to start with?
The best album to start with is "Lightnin'" (1961). It's the most representative of what makes Lightnin' Hopkins worth hearing.
Who is Lightnin' Hopkins for?
If you're into electric blues and country blues, Lightnin' Hopkins is worth your time. The music pulses with rhythmic intensity, driven by sharp guitar lines that intertwine with the raw power of Hopkins's vocal delivery, creating an atmosphere charged with tension and release.
How many albums does Lightnin' Hopkins have?
Lightnin' Hopkins has 43 releases in their discography, including 42 albums.
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