Tommy Duncan
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About
Founding member of The Texas Playboys who became a popular Western swing singer in the 1930s.
Before Fame
He was hired by Bob Willis, the leader of the Light Crust Cowboys, to replace vocalist Milton Brown. Several months later, Duncan decided to join Wills' new band.
Trivia
He combined Bing Crosby's crooning, Jimmie Rodgers' twang, and Emmet Miller's blues to create hits like "Take Me Back to Tulsa" and "Time Changes Everything."
Family Life
He grew up in Hillsboro, Texas.
Associated With
Suzy Bogguss was another country musician who popularized swing elements in her songs.
