Geraint Watkins
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| Birth name | Geraint Meurig Vaughan Watkins |
| Born | 5 February 1951 Swansea, Wales |
| Origin | Abertridwr, Wales |
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| Years active | 1970s–present |
| Member of | The Balham Alligators |
Geraint Meurig Vaughan Watkins (born 5 February 1951) is a Welsh singer, songwriter, rock and roll pianist and accordionist. He has backed many notable artists, including Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Paul McCartney, Roy St. John, Shakin' Stevens and most recently Status Quo. He has also pursued a solo career and issued a number of albums under his own name, the most recent of which, Rush of Blood, was released in September 2019.