Guitar of Lightnin' Hopkins on DVD

Taught by Ernie Hawkins

When you hear someone say "Texas Blues Guitar" you may immediately think of Stevie Ray and Jimmie Vaughn or maybe Freddie King. The invisible presence, buried deep in every one of their guitar riffs, is the true king of Texas blues, Lightnin' Hopkins. Lightnin', who knew Blind Lemon Jefferson as a child, is Jimmie Vaughn's favorite guitarist. Offered here are all the basics, many of the secrets and tricks of Lightnin's deeply accomplished, deceptively simple acoustic Texas boogie guitar style.

This lesson features rare video footage of Lightnin’ from the 1950's and 1960's. Lightnin’ plays the tune and then Ernie analyzes it lick by lick. This video presents a wonderful opportunity to go the source of Texas blues and learn from the master who inspired generations of guitar heroes.

Titles include: Pull A Party, Goin’ Down Slow, Shining Moon, Baby Please Don’t Go and Take Me Back

93-min video /  Level 2 / 32 page tab/music booklet

GW804dvd     £21.95