Billy Watkins (musician)

Billy Watkins
Birth nameRobert Bartha L. Watkins
Born(1927-07-25)July 25, 1927
DiedJanuary 24, 2010(2010-01-24) (aged 82)
Inglewood, California, U.S.
GenresSoul, Gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, Minister
LabelsArwin, Challenge, Chess, Era, Imperial, Kent, Victor

Robert Bartha L. "Billy" Watkins (July 25, 1927 – January 24, 2010) was a gospel and song singer who later became a Christian minister. He was also founder of the gospel singing group, The Zion Travelers. He recorded for the Arwin, Challenge, Chess, Era, Imperial, Kent and Victor labels.