American musician and songwriter (1905–1975) credited with inventing Western swing, a lively hybrid of musical influences that added drums and a brass section to traditional country music instrumentation. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Wills in his cowboy hat and scarf, signed and inscribed, “Gloria, If you ever come to Calif. have Frank bring you to our dance. Lots of luck, Bob Wills, Hollywood Calif.” In fine condition, with a vertical crease towards the left edge and some rippling along the bottom edge. RR Auction COA.
