Merle Haggard and The Texas Playboys' tribute to Bob Wills is a beautiful celebration of Western swing, honoring one of the genre's pioneers. The album "A Tribute to the Best Damn Fiddle Player in the World (or, My Salute to Bob Wills)" released in 1970, was Merle Haggard's way of paying homage to Bob Wills and his legendary band, the Texas Playboys. Bob Wills, often referred to as the "King of Western Swing," blended jazz, blues, country, and big band music into a style that would influence cou