LEGACY
Legacy of Fred Rose
Artists and genres Fred Rose directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Sophie Tuckerartist
Hank Williamsartist
Hank Snowartist
Gene Autryartist
Roy Acuffartist
Willie Nelsonartist
Olivia Newton-Johnartist
Alain Bashungartist
Bob WillsartistJames Robert Wills was an American musician, songwriter, and bandleader. Considered by music authorities as the founder of Western swing, he was known widely as the King of Western Swing. He was also noted for punctuating his music with his trademark "ah-haa" calls.
Carl Smithartist
George Straitartist