What is Bob Wills's full name?
James Robert Wills
Bob Wills nickname(s):
The King of Western Swing, "King of Western Swing"
Bob Wills date of birth:
March 6, 1905
How old was Bob Wills when died?
70
Where was Bob Wills born?
Limestone County, Texas, USA
When did Bob Wills die?
May 13, 1975
Where did Bob Wills die?
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Why did Bob Wills die?
Pneumonia
Bob Wills body shape:
Large
What color is Bob Wills's hair?
Brown - Dark
Is Bob Wills gay or straight?
Straight
What is Bob Wills's ethnicity?
White
What is Bob Wills nationality?
American
What is Bob Wills's occupation?
Musician, Songwriter, Bandleader
Bob Wills claim to fame:
I'm Sitting On Top Of The World
What genre is Bob Wills's work?
Western swing
What instruments does Bob Wills play?
Songwriter, Leader, Vocals
Bob Wills brother(s):
Johnnie Lee Wills
Short Biography
James Robert "Bob" Wills (March 6, 1905 – May 13, 1975) was an American Western swing musician, songwriter, and bandleader. Considered by music authorities as the co-founder of Western swing, he was universally known as the King of Western Swing (after the death of Spade Cooley who used the moniker "King Of Western Swing" from 1942 to 1969.)