Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame Collection 1991-1992

Wills, Bob, 1905-1975

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James Robert Wills (March 6, 1905 – May 13, 1975) was an American Western swing musician, songwriter, and bandleader. Considered by music authorities as the founder of Western swing, he was known widely as the King of Western Swing (although Spade Cooley self-promoted the moniker "King of Western Swing" from 1942 to 1969). He was also noted for punctuating his music with his trademark "ah-haa" calls. Wills formed several bands and played radio stations around the South and West until he forme...

Gimble, Johnny

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Southwestern Writers Collection, Special Collections, Alkek Library, Texas State University-San Marcos

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Texas Playboys

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Thompson, Hank.

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Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame

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The Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame was founded in Austin by Al Dressen in 1988. Inductions have taken place at the annual Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame show, held in Austin during the years 1988-1993, and in San Marcos from 1994 to the present, on the third weekend in May. The Hall of Fame’s first inductee was Bob Wills, leader of the legendary swing band, Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys. Other members include such artists as Hank Thompson, Laura Lee McBride, The Sons of the Pioneers, Floy...

Al Dressen

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Shamblin, Eldon.

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McBride, Laura Lee

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Light Crust Doughboys (Musical group)

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