Joe Willie Wilkins
American Memphis blues guitarist, singer and songwriter
About Joe Willie Wilkins
Lived 1921 – 1979 (aged 58). Joe Willie Wilkins was an American singer and songwriter.
Confusion over dates
There is some confusion over Wilkins's date of birth and date of death; various sources quote 1921, 1922 or 1923 as the year of his birth, and some cite 1981 for his death. AllMusic erroneously stated that "his final performances were an East Coast tour in 1981 and that he died in the week following these engagements".
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Willie Wilkins?
American Memphis blues guitarist, singer and songwriter
When was Joe Willie Wilkins born?
Joe Willie Wilkins was born on 7 January 1921 in Coahoma County, Mississippi.
When did Joe Willie Wilkins die?
Joe Willie Wilkins died on 28 March 1979 in Memphis.
What was Joe Willie Wilkins's occupation?
Joe Willie Wilkins was a singer and songwriter.
What nationality was Joe Willie Wilkins?
Joe Willie Wilkins was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Joe Willie Wilkins
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Willie Wilkins. https://biography.guide/joe-willie-wilkins/
MLA: "Joe Willie Wilkins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-willie-wilkins/.
Chicago: "Joe Willie Wilkins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-willie-wilkins/.
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