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Sep 1, 1994
Bob Wills' ex-manager, O.W. Mayo, dies in Tulsa. He handled The Texas Playboys' business affairs from 1933 through World War II, and wrote one of their songs, "Blues For Dixie." He also appeared briefly in the movie "Take Me Back To Oklahoma"
Nov 7, 1994
Drummer Monte Mountjoy dies in Decatur, Illinois. As a member of Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, he became the first drummer to play in front of the curtain on the Grand Ole Opry, which previously frowned upon percussion. Mountjoy's recording credits include "Roly-Poly," "Stars And Stripes On Iwo Jima" and "Stay A Little Longer"
Mar 29, 1996
Saxophone player Glenn Rhees dies in Oklahoma. A former member of Bob Wills' Texas Playboys, he appeared on "Heart To Heart Talk"
Jun 28, 1996
The Demi Moore movie "Striptease" debuts in theaters with The Light Crust Doughboys' "Pussy, Pussy, Pussy" backing a dance scene. The picture also uses Smokey Robinson's "You've Really Got A Hold On Me" and music by Dean Martin, Herb Alpert, Pat Boone and Booker T. & The MG's
Sep 14, 1996
Johnnie Lee Wills Lane is dedicated at the edge of the Tulsa State Fairgrounds in honor of the western swing artist who lent his name repeatedly to a rodeo at that very site: the Johnnie Lee Wills Tulsa Stampede
Mar 5, 1997
Western-swing guitarist Zeke Campbell dies at his home in Hurst, Texas. Joining the Light Crust Doughboys in 1935, he was one of the first musicians in country or western music to use an electric guitar
Mar 23, 1997
The western-swing title "Pussy, Pussy, Pussy" wins Worst Original Song in the 17th annual Razzie Awards for songwriter Marvin Montgomery. The Light Crust Doughboys' recording was used in the movie "Striptease," which takes five additional trophies, including Worst Picture
Mar 15, 1998
Mark Chesnutt records the classic "Stay All Night" with Asleep At The Wheel at the Bismeaux Studio in Austin, Texas. It's the first song recorded for the Bob Wills tribute "Ride With Bob," which earns a Grammy nomination for best country album in 2000
Mar 17, 1998
Merle Haggard joins Asleep At The Wheel for the Bob Wills tribute "Ride With Bob" when they record "St. Louis Blues" at the Bismeaux Studio in Austin, Texas. The project nets a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album
May 28, 1998
Shawn Colvin and Lyle Lovett join Asleep At The Wheel at Austin's Bismeaux Studio to record "Faded Love" for a Bob Wills tribute album, "Ride With Bob," which becomes a Grammy nominee
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