Episode #222 What's The Deal With Lightnin' Hopkins?

In this episode of The Blues Guitar Show, we dive deep into the
life, legacy, and unmistakable style of Lightnin’
Hopkins—one of the most influential blues guitarists of all
time. From his early days in rural Texas, learning from legends
like Blind Lemon Jefferson, to his rise as a prolific
recording artist with over 800 songs, Hopkins shaped the
sound of Texas blues like no one else.


We break down his unique guitar style, his loose,
improvisational approach to rhythm, and his signature
boogie bass lines that made his playing instantly
recognizable. We’ll also explore the tunings and
techniques that set him apart, his go-to Gibson acoustics
and hollow-body electrics, and how his raw, percussive
fingerpicking continues to inspire guitarists today.


If you love blues guitar and want to get inside the mind (and
fingers) of one of its greatest players, this episode is for you!
Tune in, grab your guitar, and get ready to unlock the sound
of Lightnin’ Hopkins.


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