Why You Should Listen to Lightnin' Hopkins

Lightnin' Hopkins was a pioneer in the regional style of Texas Blues. He was a protege of Blind Lemon Jefferson and an influence on countless artists.
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[@blue-fj9ky]

Awesome video thanks Edward. Millions and millions love rock and R & B music. These greats are the source of most modern pop music and deserve way more credit and fame!

[@joel6221]

Ol' Lightnin' gonna show you how it's done

[@ScootersBasement]

Excellent work on the history of one of the greatest bluesmen to ever come along. I was just a freshman in high school when Lightnin passed away. I did not know of him tell a few years later after being inspired by the movie "Crossroads" 1986

[@harigeorgeson5885]

This was really well done Edward. Lightnin’ was truly the real deal.

[@sapelesteve]

That was fantastic Edward! I really enjoy the musical history & your presentation on these videos! Lightnin' was definitely an amazing blues artist! 👍👍🎸🎸

[@johnpaul2285]

Thanks Edward 😎Good day to you 👍🍻

[@laserduchamp8071]

great video.. love Lightning

[@blaze3884]

Thanks Ed, I love hearing about these great true blues artists!

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

And the coolest looking guy in the blues, too.

[@61hink]

Love "Grandma Told Grandpa."

[@johnr1348]

I wish so much I could have heard him live!!!!!

[@gregborneman5523]

I have Lightnin' Hopkins version of Green Onions on my playlist. The long banter before he actually plays the song is priceless.

[@paulkersey1007]

Po Lightnin is my blues hero and forever will be.

[@LonesomeTraveler]

That was good, thanks!

[@irish_failed_guitarist]

I love Lightnin Hopkins. Thanks for doing this video. Are you going to do a song by him?

[@dcjway]

Great video Edward, love hearing the history of the blues.

[@CraigHollabaugh]

This was absolutely wonderful. Thanks Edward. Heading over to PP to tip ya.

[@benzell4]

So much history and artistry packed into a 7 minutes + vid! Thanks! Blues 🤘🏽

[@brucevair-turnbull8082]

You're preaching to the converted with me and Sam Lightnin' Hopkins. Even the late John Peel (DJ) announced his death on his radio show all those years ago. Simply sublime.

[@majorscope]

Very interesting video. I have been a fan since 1963. Still have my first Lightnin L.P and many others.

[@uncleh5460]

Nicely done

[@jackrucker5049]

He could play some of the nastiest licks that would make the hair on your neck stand up. That’s what first turned me on to Lightnin. Later, I realized lyrically he was a great story teller. Near the top of my list of the greatest bluesmen of all time.

[@algentry1]

Influence on me, for sure. Mr Phillips, you are one hell of a musician yourself. Thanks for posting this.

[@OdySlim]

Thanks for putting this up. I am a hugh Lightnin Hopkins fan. I am happy to have several CD's but no LP's they werent available when I discovered him in the late 80's. He heavily enfluenced my blues collection. Regards from Ody Slim

[@LoboTheHunter87]

Welcome back Ed, great video, I love these blues mini-docs, really informative!!

[@ms.gaoteacheschinese1907]

Great work on this video. I've learnt a lot from it.

[@oldjoeclark]

One of my favs! Mr. Mojo Hand.

[@DieselWeazel]

Good Doc. I’ll be checking out your channel!✌🏻

[@kenty2831]

Thanks!

[@joeyknoewy]

So good

[@rhllnm]

Got to see him a few times at the Jewish Community Center in SW Houston in the late 60s.

[@robertstotts1209]

the Herald sides when he went electric for a sec were really good Had a gal called Sal.. And he went electric on Austin city limits, A lot more records than most .Respect true player Edward Phillips

[@yvanguillerault9298]

Merci beaucoup.

[@hectorveron8923]

💙🍻🍺