Robert Wilkins

For other people named Robert Wilkins, see Robert Wilkins (disambiguation).

Robert Wilkins
Wilkins in 1970
Background information
Also known as
  • "Reverend" Robert Wilkins
  • Tim Wilkins
  • Tim Oliver
Born
Robert Timothy Wilkins

(1896-01-16)January 16, 1896
Hernando, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedMay 26, 1987(1987-05-26) (aged 91)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresCountry blues, gospel blues, delta blues
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1927–1960s
LabelVanguard

Robert Timothy Wilkins (January 16, 1896 – May 26, 1987) was an American country blues guitarist and vocalist, of African-American and Cherokee descent. His distinction was his versatility: he could play ragtime, blues, minstrel songs, and gospel music with equal facility.

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