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  • Thousands Invade Turkey, TX, to Celebrate Bob Wills' Music

    04/25/2004 1:01:15 PM PDT · by Theodore R. · 32 replies · 616+ views
    Lubbock, TX, Avalanche-Journal ^ | 04-25-04 | Smith, P. Christine
    Sunday, April 25, 2004 Thousands invade Turkey to celebrate Bob Wills' music BY P. CHRISTINE SMITH AVALANCHE-JOURNAL TURKEY — The fans came swingin' across Texas to honor Bob Wills and enjoy the legendary musician's unique style. "They had (country) music back in those days, and Bob Wills came along and put western swing to it," said Al Paschall of Lubbock. "A lot of people tried to copy it, but they just ain't got it." Paschall, who retired from a job with the Santa Fe Rail road, grew up not far from Turkey. He has attended the annual Bob Wills Day...