Bob Wills

Bob Wills

Deceased · Born: Mar 6, 1905 · Died: May 13, 1975

Personal Details

BornMar 6, 1905 Limestone County, Texas, USA
Spouse
  • Betty Anderson

    ( Aug 10, 1942 to May 13, 1975 )
  • Mary Louise Parker

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Mary Helen Brown

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Ruth McMaster

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Edna Posey

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 23, 2024 )

Biography

Bob Wills, a virtuosic fiddler and illustrious band leader, left an indelible mark on the evolution of western swing music, his innovative style emerging as a dominant force in the late 1930s and persisting well into the 1940s.

Throughout his illustrious career, Wills had the distinction of appearing in over a dozen Western films, his charismatic stage presence and exceptional musicianship captivating audiences and cementing his status as a beloved figure in the world of country and western entertainment.

Career

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1945
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Rhythm Round-Up
Rhythm Round-Up as Bob Wills
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1944
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1943
Saddles and Sagebrush
Saddles and Sagebrush as Bob -Texas Playboys Band Leader
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{"id":201433,"title":"Silver City Raiders","year":"1943","character":"Sheriff Bob Halliday","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/silver-city-raiders","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_201433.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_201433.jpg"},"released":1}
Silver City Raiders
Silver City Raiders as Sheriff Bob Halliday
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1942
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1941
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1940
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1944