Lightnin' Hopkins Rare Footage Resurfaces [Video]

Lightnin' Hopkins is considered one of the most influential figures in Texas blues and his music continues to be celebrated by fans and musicians alike. Recently, a rare video of Lightnin' Hopkins performing has surfaced and it is truly a treat for fans of his music.

The video captures Hopkins in his element, performing at what appears to be his house with his signature fingerpicking style and emotive vocal accompanied by the scraping and scrubbing rhythms of Cleveland Chenier' . This video is a rare gem and a must-see for any fan of Lightnin' Hopkins or the blues in general. It captures the essence of Hopkins as a performer and a musician and it is a testament to his enduring legacy. It's a real joy to see such a great artist in his prime, bringing his music to life on stage.

This video is a reminder of the power of music and the impact that one person can have on the world through their art. It's a truly special moment in time and a treasure for blues enthusiasts everywhere. If you have a chance to see it, do not miss it.

Lightnin' Hopkins was an American blues musician and songwriter from Centerville, Texas. He was a highly influential and prominent figure in the Texas blues scene, and his career spanned several decades, from the 1930s to the 1970s. Hopkins was known for his fingerpicking style on the guitar, as well as his powerful, emotive vocals. He recorded for a number of labels throughout his career, and his music has been highly influential on later generations of blues and rock musicians.

The scraping and scrubbing rhythms of Cleveland Chenier's frottoir (rub-board) were an essential ingredient of the performances and recordings of his younger brother, Clifton, "The King Of Zydeco", for more than four decades. The son of a sharecropper and amateur accordion player, Joe Chenier" and a guitar and fiddle player and dance club owner, Maurice "Big" Chenier, Chenier began playing with his brother in the dance clubs of Lake Charles, Louisiana in 1944. Occasionally, the two teenaged brothers played with Clarence "Bon Ton" Garlow's band. Moving to Port Arthur, Texas to work in the oil refineries, in the late-1940s, Chenier continued to perform with his brother on weekends. Their recording debut came in 1954 when they recorded a single, "Cliston's Blues" and "Louisiana Stomp," in the studios of Lake Charles radio station, KOAK. Except for a brief period in the early 1960s, when he performed with Lightning Hopkins, Chenier continued to work with his brother's group, !