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Bob Wills

Bob Wills

American western swing musician, songwriter, and bandleader

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Birthdate
March 6, 1905
Birthplace
Limestone County, Texas
Limestone County, Texas
Date of Death
May 13, 1975
Place of Death
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Awards Received
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Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Occupation
Singer
Singer
Actor
Actor
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
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Bandleader
Musician
Musician
violinist
violinist

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Birth Name
James Robert Wills
Citizenship
United States
United States
Genre
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Western swing
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Swing music
Industry
Music
Music
Nickname
King of Western Swing
Wikidata ID
Q888326
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Bob Wills (birth name: James Robert Wills), born on March 6, 1905, in Limestone County, Texas[(6546910)])#, was a versatile artist: an actor, singer-songwriter, bandleader, musician, singer, and violinist. Known as the "King of Western Swing", Wills was an American citizen, and mainly produced music in the Western Swing and Swing music genres. He also played an important role in the music industry.

Bob Wills received the prestigious Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for his significant contributions to the music industry. He passed away on May 13, 1975, in Fort Worth, Texas.

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