By the 1930s, Wills had formed his band, the Texas Playboys, and began building a following across Texas and beyond.

Bob Wills was born in Texas, grew up in the cotton fields and ranch lands of the Lone Star State and fronted the band now famously known as the Texas Playboys. But the "King of Western Swing" likely ...

Leading England to victory at Headingley sparked jubilant celebrations - Willis took 8-43 in the remarkable win. (Photo by PA Images via Getty Images) Former England captain Bob Willis has died after ...

It is Bob Wills Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol. The “King of Western Swing” passed away nearly 50 years ago, but bands today keep his sound alive. Over the weekend the Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys led ...

Emmy-nominated actor Lou Diamond Phillips, "King of Western Swing" Bob Wills and cowboy poet Red Steagall will be among the honorees at the 62nd Western Heritage Awards in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma ...

Born in Kosse, Bob Wills helped create western swing, blending country, jazz and blues. His music still shapes Texas culture and dance halls today.

Evansville - Robert Willis, 93, passed away on October 7, 2019. He was born on February 15, 1926 to Walter and Mernith Willis in Petersburg, Indiana. Bob served his country in the United States Navy.