RaidenTheAlmighty (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Wow, very nice. Just a man with a guitar on a sidewalk and he blew most rockstars out of the water.

armweakful (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

lightnin hopkins , kennedy , malcolm x , jimi hendrix. i missed everything. PHUCK ME, WHY WAS I BORN IN 1989!

penguinworm (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

They were probably recording him near his home.

68blues (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Sat one night and saw Bono and the rest of U2 completely destroy Curtis Mayfields People Get Ready in some massive stadium.Lightnin's sitting here by the side of the road with a guy smoking a cigarette listening to him on one side and a bush on the other....no prizes for the one i prefer.

Frailer46 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

A lesson from the master.

TREYOLDHIPPIE (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

ILive: you are right. Its just that, sometimes I see a legend who is forgotten. Or beat down from all the money issues that even success does not shelter them from. The women who come running, sometimes their kids (NOT always)..I was reminded of some legends that are not NOW living the life. But there is the Blues Foundation, and other groups, that help whenever they can. Anyone can donate or contact them if they find someone who really needs help. Elder statesmen, too alone or unwell. PEACE!

ILiveInMomsBasement (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Being a Black man back in 1960 was much different that it is today. Their plight back then is part of what created the blues scene.

KipptheCool (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

What a bad ass. Blues is great.

TREYOLDHIPPIE (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Jeez he is on a sidewalk. NO RESPECT IN THE USA FOR BLUES MASTERS. Europe lays out the red carpet. Many blues legends leave USA and dont look back. Thanks for letting us SEE Lightnin.. on the sidewalk.. not a venue. Its real nice sound and I love Lightnin!

BrettFavre08 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Pure genius, an American treasuer.