Lightnin' Hopkins's 1965 Concert History

Samuel John "Lightnin'" Hopkins (March 15, 1912 – January 30, 1982) was an American country blues singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional pianist, from Centerville, Texas. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him number 71 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 22, 1965 –
Jul 25, 1965
Newport Folk Festival 1965
Bob Dylan / Joan Baez / Gordon Lightfoot / Pete Seeger / Chambers Brothers / Josh White / Lightnin' Hopkins / Rev. Gary Davis / ian and sylvia / new lost city ramblers / Peter, Paul & Mary / Jean Ritchie / Mississippi John Hurt / Son House / Arthur Smith / Maybelle Carter / Theodore Bikel / Oscar Brand / Memphis Slim And Willie Dixon / Mark Spoelstra / Ronnie gilbert / Jim Kweskin & the Jug Band / Hamilton Camp / Cousin Emmy / Kathy And Carol / Horton Barker / Mance Lipscomb / Len Chandler / Fannie Lou Hamer / Sam and Kirk McGee / Moving Star Hall Singers / Paul Butterfield Band / John Koerner / Norman Kennedy / Pat Sky / Bernice Reagon / Cajun Band / Margaret Barry & Michael Gorman / Jean Ritche / Eric Van Schmidt / Lily Bros. & Tex Logan Show all bands
  Setlists
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
United States
Blues
Guitar
Traditional Blues
Acoustic Blues
Country Blues
Texas Blues
Delta Blues
Classic Blues
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1969 1 concert
1968 1 concert
1967 1 concert
1966 4 concerts
1965 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Lightnin' Hopkins had?

Lightnin' Hopkins has had 8 concerts.

What genre is Lightnin' Hopkins?

Lightnin' Hopkins is most often considered to be United States, Blues, Guitar, Traditional Blues, Acoustic Blues, Country Blues, Texas Blues, Delta Blues, and Classic Blues.

When was the last Lightnin' Hopkins concert?

The last Lightnin' Hopkins concert was on December 25, 1969 at Ash Grove in Los Angeles, California, United States.

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