Bob Wills

Renegade who popularized Western swing in the '40s, changed its rules, erased genre boundaries, and left a legacy of immeasurable influence.

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1920s - 1970s

March 6, 1905 in Kosse, TX

May 13, 1975 in Fort Worth, TX

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Traditional Country, Western Swing

James Robert Wills

King of Western Swing

Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, The Light Crust Doughboys

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