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Bob Wills

American musician (1905–1975)

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Lived 1905–1975, aged 70United States

United States MusiciansSinger / Musician

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1905–1975
Aged 70
Known for
Go West, Young Lady
1941

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Updated 2026-06-25

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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