Bob Wills



First NameBob
Last NameWills
Full Name at BirthJames Robert Wills
Other NamesThe King of Western Swing
Age70 (age at death)
Date of BirthMarch 6, 1905
BirthplaceLimestone County, Texas, USA
Date of DeathMay 13, 1975
Location of DeathFort Worth, Texas, USA
Cause of Deathpneumonia
BuildLarge
Hair ColorBrown - Dark
Star SignPisces
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
Occupation CategoryCountry Musician
Music GenreCountry
Music StyleTraditional Country, Western Swing, Fiddle
Music MoodParty/Celebratory, Exuberant, Joyous, Rollicking, Playful, Freewheeling, Fun, Earthy, Cheerful, Bright, Warm, Energetic, Summery, Sophisticated, Amiable/Good-Natured, Happy, Organic, Boisterous
InstrumentSongwriter, Leader, Vocals
Brother(s)Johnnie Lee Wills
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James Robert Wills (March 6, 1905 – May 13, 1975), better known as Bob Wills, was an American Western swing musician, songwriter, and bandleader, considered by many music authorities one of the fathers of Western swing and called the King of Western Swing by his fans.


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Filmography

Selected Bob Wills film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1945
Blazing the Western Trail
Bob

1945
Lawless Empire
Bob

1945
Rhythm Round-Up
Bob Wills, Texas Playboys Band Leader

1944
The Last Horseman
Bob

1944
Wyoming Hurricane
Bob

1943
The Vigilantes Ride
Bob

1943
Saddles and Sagebrush
Bob Merritt

1943
Silver City Raiders
Sheriff Bob Halliday

1943
Riders of the Northwest Mounted
Mountie Bob Wills

1942
The Lone Prairie
Bob

1942
A Tornado in the Saddle
Bob Wilson

1941
Go West, Young Lady
Bandleader - Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys

1940
Melody Ranch
Leader - The Texas Playboys

1940
Take Me Back to Oklahoma
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Soundtrack Credits

2007
Surf's Up
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2003
A Guy Thing
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2003
Secondhand Lions
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2003
Keen Eddie
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1998
The Horse Whisperer
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1998
Frank Lloyd Wright
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1996
Bastard Out of Carolina
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1995
Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge
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1994
Harvest for the Heart
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1993
A Perfect World
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1983
The Right Stuff
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1976
Nashville Girl
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1956
The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show
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1955
The Lawrence Welk Show
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1955
Grand Ole Opry
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1950
Square Dance Katy
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1947
Under Colorado Skies
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1946
Roaring Rangers
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1945
Blazing the Western Trail
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1945
Lawless Empire
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1945
Rhythm Round-Up
-

1945
Texas Panhandle
-

1945
Community Sing: Cowboy Hit Tunes
-

1944
Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys
-

1944
The Last Horseman
-

1943
The Vigilantes Ride
-

1943
Saddles and Sagebrush
-

1943
Riders of the Northwest Mounted
-

1942
The Lone Prairie
-

1942
A Tornado in the Saddle
-

1941
Go West, Young Lady
-

1941
San Antonio Rose
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1940
Take Me Back to Oklahoma
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