Lawrence Collins (October 4, 1944 – January 5, 2024) was an American guitarist, best known for being a part of The Collins Kids duo with his sister Lorrie, being mentored by Joe Maphis, and for his fast and energetic playing.

[3] The Collins Kids became regular performers on Town Hall Party in 1954,[3][4] appeared on the Grand Ole Opry, and on the syndicated for television version of the show, Tex Ritter's Ranch Party in the late 1950s.

[6][7] The duo reunited for a rockabilly revival concert in England in 1993[3] and performed together until Lorrie's death in 2018.

[7] Collins was known for playing a double-neck Mosrite guitar like his mentor, Joe Maphis.

[9] Lawrence Collins was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on October 4, 1944,[9] and died of natural causes in Santa Clarita, California, on January 5, 2024, at the age of 79.