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Asleep at the Wheel
Formed: 1970 in Paw Paw, WV
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Genre: Country
Group Members: Jann Browne, Johnny Gimble, Johnny Nicholas, Lucky Oceans, Ray Benson, Richard Casanova, Cindy Cashdollar, Gene Dobkin, Floyd Domino, John ...See All
Biography: Since the early '70s, Asleep at the Wheel have been the most important force in keeping the sound of Western swing alive. In reviving the freewheeling, eclectic sensibility of Western swing godfather Bob Wills, the Wheel have earned enthusiastic critical praise throughout their lengthy career; they have ...Read full biography
Live at Billy Bob's Texas
Live at Billy Bob's Texas
Released: 2003
Label: Smith Entertainment Group
Critics' Rating:
Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have become prolific in the 21st century. In 2003 alone the band has issued a new studio album in Remembers the Alamo, this live CD, and an accompanying DVD from a gig ...Read full review
Tribute To The Music Of Bob Wills & The Texas... [Dance Version Remix]
Tribute To The Music Of Bob Wills & The Texas... [Dance Version Remix]
Released: 1993
Label: EMI
Critics' Rating:
Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel invite a bus full of guests to pay homage to the King of Western Swing and do so with joyful, rollicking fun. Garth Brooks, Vince Gill, George Strait, Dolly Parton, ...Read full review
More Asleep at the Wheel albums: Main Albums (29), Compilations (29), Singles & EPs (2), DVD/Video (7)
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