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Bob Wills

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American musician (1905-1975)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1905 to 1975 · aged 70
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James Robert Wills was an American musician, songwriter, and bandleader. Considered by music authorities as the founder of Western swing, he was known widely as the King of Western Swing. He was also noted for punctuating his music with his trademark "ah-haa" calls.

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Bob Wills and his Texas PlayboysBob Wills and his Texas Playboys

Awards 2

2007Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
2001Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1905 to 1975 · aged 70
Written about in
18 languages

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