Name: The Blues Of Lightnin' Hopkins - Lightnin'
Brand: Lightnin' Hopkins

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

8004

Colour

Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format

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Format detail

180g virgin vinyl limited edition, the complete album + 2 bonus tracks 

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-10-13

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

8436563184642

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Lightnin' Hopkins

Genre GB

Blues / Gospel

Label GB

Blues Joint

Lightnin' Hopkins was an American country blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Born on March 15, 1912 in Centerville, Texas, he became a legendary figure in the music industry. In 1920, Hopkins had the opportunity to play with Blind Lemon Jefferson at a social function, which greatly influenced his musical career.

In 1946, while playing alongside his cousin Texas Alexander in Houston, Hopkins was discovered by Lola Anne Cullum of Los Angeles' Aladdin Records. He started recording with pianist Wilson Smith and together they were known as 'Lightning' & 'Thunder', adding dynamic energy to their marketing.

Throughout his career, Lightnin' Hopkins produced strong recordings including the popular song "Mojo Hand" in 1960. His talent and unique style inspired many artists such as Jimmie Vaughan, Townes Van Zandt, and Ron "Pigpen" McKernan.

Although often miscredited for writing Chuck Willis's song "I Feel So Bad," covered by Little Milton and Elvis Presley among others; Lightnin' Hopkins did write a song with the same name released in 1947 on Aladdin Records and later in 1962 on Imperial Records.

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One of the most infuential blues guitarists to come out of the state of Texas, Lightnin' Hopkins' unique fngerpicking guitar style would alternate single note leads with rhythm and bass guitar, adding percussive elements by slapping or tapping the body of his guitar. This 1960 album Lightnin' presents him in a trio format backed by bassist Leonard Gaskin and drummer Samuel "Sticks" Evans. "This is mastery of a high order." - **** DownBeat

The Blues Of Lightnin' Hopkins - Lightnin'

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Discover The Blues Of Lightnin' Hopkins - Lightnin' by Lightnin' Hopkins. Influential blues guitarist from Texas. Vinyl records available.