Bob Wills was more than a legendary performer.
Widely known as the "king of western swing" Bob Wills blended genres of all kinds to create a distinctly American sound.
Bob got 110% from his musicians like a good football coach. He was feared and loved by his men; the man
who could sell his product like nobody else as testified by
the thousands who turned out to listen.
– Texas Playboy
Al Stricklin
Bob was a stylish Western rogue. As outrageous as his on-stage dancing, hollering and strutting were, he led the band in a presentation that was downright orchestral…and always electrifying.
— Ray Benson
Bob Wills Fiddle Festival & Contest in historic Downtown Greenville, TX.
Fiddle playin', singin’ and swingin’ Bob Wills-style! It’s all about celebrating the man and his music
October 31 & November 1, 2025…
BRING IT ON DOWN TO MY HOUSE
Welcome to the Official Home OF BOB Wills. It’s good to see you! Won’t you take off your coats, throw them in the corner and stay a little longer? We’re here to pay tribute to John and Emma’s eldest child…Bob Wills, the King of Western Swing!
those who ever met or even knew Bob Wills have a passion for telling ‘Bob’ stories. That’s how Bob affected the world. Today’s audiences keep swinging to his music and loving his story. others approach curiously. What makes him an American treasure? His impact is real, his music enduring and his story inspiring.
DEEP WITHIN
OUR HEARTS
GLORY BE! IT'S PUNKIN'S STORY!
"Glory Be! it's Me, Punkin! I'm Bob Wills' stallion - some people even say I'm famous! Bob's daughter Carolyn wrote a book all about me! Read more about it here. I have a Facebook page too, called 'It's Punkins Story', where Bob, my friends, and me have great adventures. Would you like to join us? Hope so!
CONTACT US at:
Bob Wills Heritage Foundation, Inc. Authorized by the Estate of Bob Wills, Inc.
Copyright 2013-2024. All Rights Reserved.
PO Box 1945 | Burleson, TX 76097
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TAKE ME BACK TO TULSA!
Bob to be featured at Oklahoma Historical Society’s OKPop.
Bows Up for the 11th Bob Wills Fiddle Festival & Contest.
Fiddlin’ Time in Greenville TX is October 31 & November 1, 2025
WESTERN SWING NAMED OFFICIAL STATE MUSIC OF TEXAS
Western Swing became the official state music of Texas on June 17, 2011 when Governor Rick Perry signed Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 35…
Bob Wills often dressed in double-breasted suits and custom-made boots. His Texas Playboys wore western suits or trousers, white shirts and neckties. On their way to becoming America’s famous Western Swing band, the image of "western chic" had dawned.
ROOTS OF WESTERN CHIC:
Ah…hahh! Fiddle and bow, diamond ring, Sharp eyes, cigar and cigar holder, western hat, His Texas playboys, the ‘Playboy Limited’ black and white bus, palomino stallion ‘punkin’ and silver saddle
SIGNATURE BOB WILLS
