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On This Day in 1975, We Said Farewell to the King of Western Swing Who Influenced Some of Country Music’s Biggest Stars

On This Day in 1975, We Said Farewell to the King of Western Swing Who Influenced Some of Country Music’s Biggest Stars

Posted on May 13, 2026 at 7:54 pm by Milltown Radio



On This Day in 1975, We Said Farewell to the King of Western Swing Who Influenced Some of Country Music’s Biggest StarsFifty-one years ago today, the King of Western Swing, a major influence on modern country music, died in Texas.

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