Robert Wilkins

Robert Wilkins
Wilkins performing during the folk revival
Wilkins performing during the folk revival
Background information
Birth nameRobert Timothy Wilkins
Also known as
  • "Reverend" Robert Wilkins
  • Tim Wilkins
  • Tim Oliver
Born(1896-01-16)January 16, 1896
Hernando, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedMay 26, 1987(1987-05-26) (aged 91)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresCountry blues
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1927–1960s
LabelsVanguard

Robert Timothy Wilkins (January 16, 1896 – May 26, 1987)[1] was an American country blues guitarist and vocalist,[2] of African-American and Cherokee descent.[3] His distinction was his versatility: he could play ragtime, blues, minstrel songs, and gospel music with equal facility.[3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Dead was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Du Noyer, Paul (2003). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music. Fulham, London: Flame Tree Publishing. p. 181. ISBN 1-904041-96-5.
  3. ^ a b "Robert Wilkins". Thebluestrail.com. Retrieved November 19, 2011.