Bob Wills, born in 1905, was a prominent American Western swing musician, songwriter, and bandleader. Known as "The King of Western Swing," his music combined elements of traditional folk, blues, jazz, and swing, with a distinctive sound characterized by the use of steel guitar and fiddle. Wills and his band, the Texas Playboys, were particularly influential in the development of the country and western music genre. His notable works include "San Antonio Rose" and "Faded Love."