Robert Wilkins
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| Born | Robert Timothy Wilkins January 16, 1896 Hernando, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | May 26, 1987 (aged 91) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Country blues, gospel blues, delta blues |
| Occupation | Musician |
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| Years active | 1927–1960s |
| Label | Vanguard |
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.