Fiddlin Man: The Life and Times of Bob Wills (1993)

9.0/10 • 58 min • Documentary

Overview

Legendary western swing band leader Bob Wills rose up in the Great Depression to fame in Oklahoma and Texas that soon swept the entire nation. The documentary FIDDLIN MAN offers a full biography of Wills, using a vast array of on camera interviews with his friends, family, and fellow musicians. The film also draws on a wealth of rare archival footage.

Cast

Eldon Shamblin

Himself

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