Deceased
How Did Bob Wills Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 70Also known asJames Robert Wills, Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, The King of Western SwingGenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn06/03/1905Born inLimestone County, Texas, USADied13/05/1975Died inFort WorthCausepneumoniaWikidataQ888326 ↗Buried atMemorial Park CemeteryTMDb#1091593 ↗
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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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | This Is PopSeries | Self (archive footage) | 116 |
| 1975 | Austin City LimitsSeries | Self | 70 |
| 1945 | Blazing the Western TrailMovie | Bob | 40 |
| 1943 | Saddles and SagebrushMovie | Bob -Texas Playboys Band Leader | 38 |
| 1941 | Go West, Young LadyMovie | Bob | 36 |