Texas blues artists
12 published Texas blues artists, led by Lightnin' Hopkins, Marcia Ball and Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown.
At a glance
12 published Texas blues artists; 75 studio albums have verified cover art.
- Published artists0 tier 1 · 12 tier 2 · 0 tier 3
- 12
- Release groups
- 308
- Studio albums
- 92
- Albums with cover artverified Cover Art Archive
- 75
- Timeline events
- 122
- Average career spanfirst to last dated release
- 41.2 years
- Full biographies
- 4
- Biography words
- 7,349
When they started
Debut decade from each artist's earliest dated release. Most debuts fell in the 1990s (4 artists).
| Decade | Artists |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 2 |
| 1940s | 2 |
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 4 |
Where they come from
Countries with the most Texas blues artists. United States leads with 12.
Often paired with
Genres that share artists with Texas blues. The most shared is blues, with 3 artists in both.
Covers from Texas blues
75 studio albums have verified cover art. The 12 shown come from the most famous artists.
Lightnin’ Strikes
Lightnin' Hopkins · 2025
In the Key of Lightnin’
Lightnin' Hopkins · 2002
Sometimes I Believe She Loves Me
Lightnin' Hopkins · 1996
California Mudslide (And Earthquake)
Lightnin' Hopkins · 1995
You're Gonna Miss Me - Live 1971: Previously Unreleased, Volume 2
Lightnin' Hopkins · 1993
Blues Is My Business - Live 1971: Previously Unreleased
Lightnin' Hopkins · 1992
It's a Sin to Be Rich
Lightnin' Hopkins · 1992
The Lost Texas Tapes, Vol. 1
Lightnin' Hopkins · 1991
Trouble in Mind
Lightnin' Hopkins · 1991
Lightnin' Hopkins & Friends – The Lost Texas Tapes: Volume 5
Lightnin' Hopkins · 1990
Forever
Lightnin' Hopkins · 1983
Po' Lightnin'
Lightnin' Hopkins · 1983
Leaders
Lightnin' Hopkins has the most release groups (213); Lightnin' Hopkins the longest career (78 years); Lightnin' Hopkins the most awards (2).
Most prolific
| Artist | release groups |
|---|---|
| Lightnin' Hopkins | 213 |
| Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown | 69 |
| Marcia Ball | 15 |
| Denny Freeman | 4 |
| Black Ace | 2 |
Longest careers
first to last dated release
| Artist | years |
|---|---|
| Lightnin' Hopkins | 78 |
| Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown | 74 |
| Marcia Ball | 40 |
| Denny Freeman | 14 |
| Black Ace | 0 |
Most decorated
| Artist | awards |
|---|---|
| Lightnin' Hopkins | 2 |
| Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown | 2 |
Most famous Texas blues artists
Lightnin' Hopkins
United States · Person · born 1912
blues, electric blues, country blues, Texas blues
27 wikis
Marcia Ball
United States · Person · born 1949
rhythm and blues, blues, swamp rock, boogie-woogie, Texas blues, swamp blues, Louisiana blues, New Orleans blues, New Orleans rhythm and blues
18 wikis
Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown
United States · Person · born 1924
rock music, rhythm and blues, blues, swing, Texas blues, Cajun music
15 wikis
Black Ace
United States · Person · born 1905
Texas blues
7 wikis
Little Hat Jones
United States · Person · born 1899
Texas blues
6 wikis
Denny Freeman
United States · Person · born 1944
rhythm and blues, Texas blues
5 wikis
Grady Gaines
United States · Person · born 1934
electric blues, Texas blues
5 wikis
Ramblin' Thomas
United States · Person · born 1902
Texas blues
4 wikis
Oscar Woods
United States · Person · born 1895
Texas blues
4 wikis
Luke "Long Gone" Miles
United States · Person · born 1925
electric blues, Texas blues
4 wikis
Bob Kirkpatrick
United States · Person · born 1934
Texas blues
3 wikis
Pete Mayes
United States · Person · born 1938
Texas blues
3 wikis