RIP: Rev. John Wilkins, Gospel Singer and Musician

By Bob Marovich

Gospel music collector and enthusiast John Glassburner informed JGM that the Reverend John Wilkins, son of blues singer Robert Wilkins, passed away October 6 at age 76 after a two-month battle with COVID-19.

Bob Mehr of the Memphis Commercial Appeal does a far better job than I could writing Rev. Wilkins’ obituary, so please read it here:
https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2020/10/06/rev-john-wilkins-obit-dies-memphis-music-blues-gospel/5902177002/

Here is a video of Rev. Wilkins cutting a 78 RPM record for The 78 Project:

Here is JGM‘s review of Rev. Wilkins’ five-star album, You Can’t Hurry God (Fat Possum Records, 2010): 
https://journalofgospelmusic.com/gospel/reverend-john-wilkins-you-cant-hurry-god/.

JGM sends its condolences to Reverend Wilkins’ friends, family, and many fans.