Robert Wilkins

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

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, gospel blues, delta blues
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1927–1960s
LabelsVanguard

Robert Timothy Wilkins (Reverend Robert 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.