Texas Historical Commission marker text: “African American Blues singer and guitarist Sam Hopkins was born in Centerville, Leon County, Texas in 1912, the youngest of five children of Abe and Frances (Washington) Hopkins. Sam learned to play guitar from John Henry and Joel Hopkins, two of his older brothers, and…
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Sam Lightnin' Hopkins was an influential American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter, known for his distinctive style and significant contributions to the blues genre. Here are some key points about his life and career: Hopkins was born on March 15, 1912, in Centerville, Texas. He was influenced by the blues…
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The life of Sam Lightnin’ Hopkins is commemorated by this statue in Crockett. The Texas blues legend was born in 1902 on a farm west of Crockett going toward Centerville, which is credited as his hometown. Hopkins is known to have played in joints along Crockett’s main avenue in the…
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