Robert Wilkins

Robert Wilkins
Robert Wilkins
	Wilkins performing during the folk revival
Background information
Birth name	Robert Timothy Wilkins
Also known as	"Reverend" Robert Wilkins; Tim Wilkins; Tim Oliver;
Born	January 16, 1896; Hernando, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	May 26, 1987 (aged 91); Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	Country blues
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instrument(s)	Guitar; vocals;
Years active	1927–1960s
Labels	Vanguard

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]

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

[Dead-1] Cite error: The named reference Dead was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[Music-2] Du Noyer, Paul (2003). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music. Fulham, London: Flame Tree Publishing. p. 181. ISBN 1-904041-96-5.

[Trail-3] "Robert Wilkins". Thebluestrail.com. Retrieved November 19, 2011.

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