Webb (or Bob): A lot of nice things have been said here about the new plank spanking wizard of Wilder, Big Bob Williams, that I believe your loving public would like to know a little more about Bob. Would you, or he, care to fill in some details like who he is, where he has been and what bands he has played in up to now? I am one of the folks who believe that Bob is a GREAT addition to the band. Thanks.

Ya know, I have always wanted to ask the question if some "band bios" pages could be made. Inquiring minds want to know.

I'll second that --- being one of the inquiring minds, of course!

I started creating a page on my Webb site about the Beatnecks, but have never had time to finish it.

Hunter

Time?!?!?! What's that, Hunter? :-)

Jo

Bob looks as though he could be playing on the olympic basketball team...do they have an olympic guitar team?

Yeah Bob, Questions like
1. Do you have any money?
2. If so would you consider adopting a nearly 50 year old kid?

Yardmaster-Look at the olympic b-ball team a little closer. ;)

Dang checkbox!

Bein' from Kansas City you just have to be intrigued by anyone who organizes his guitars on a stand that closely resembles a rib rack.

@ Hunter:
>> I started creating a page
>> never had time to finish it.

Ditto!

Anyway, this sounds like a great branch for a Wikipedia entry! Something any dedicated, knowledgeable fan (or Beatnecks themselves!) could contribute to.

Here, I'll even give ya'll a nudge...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatnecks
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nashvegans

Saw Bob at Moulton. He makes it look effortless. Totally blew me away. Made me want to turn my guitars into kindlin' wood. . .

In a similar vein. I could not add much info to the thread I stared.

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=428632

Hello all!! Thanks again for all the kind words and more importantly, for supporting the music of Webb Wilder!!
The quick version is kinda like this. After having had the good fortune of spending many years touring and/or recording with a host of very talented artists, I decided a few years ago to get off the road and concentrate primarily on doing studio work. I have known Webb for years (in fact we live only a few blocks apart) and have been a fan since I first caught his act back in 1988. Anyway, about a year ago Webb gave me a call and said he needed someone to fill on a few dates. I hadnt been on a tour bus in quite some time and really had little desire to ever see the insides of one again. But this was different. I could hear the Econoline calling my name. So of course I was more than willing to join the Rock and Roll National Guard and go serve my country in the pursuit of bringing real live music to good people like yourselves. It is a privilege to perform for such dedicated and well-informed fans. I hope to see you at a Webb Wilder performance soon!!!
BW

Hello Bob, glad you're on board with us WW crazies on .... well... the Board. Anyway, I caught you with the band for the first time at the Down Home - and if you read my post - well, you got rave reviews. I think all of us that have seen you are happy that you are a part of the Beatnecks and yes, we'll see you soon. (Kingsport in about a week)

E

Thanks Bob. You help prove one of Webb's trademark lines: "Real Music is Out There" and Now you are one of the real guys bringing it to us. Keep up the good work!

Bob, again a fine show at Smith's!. I certainly enjoyed meeting Pam and the nieces and nephews. She is indeed a sweet lady and a pleasure to talk to. As a follower of the WW crew for now on 20 years, you fit like a glove! Thanks for all you do!

somebody posted this a while back:

1. Re: Fitzgeralds
Reply #6 posted by Bobfan (a guest) on January 22nd, 6:27PM
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A brief history of Bob Williams... Way back in the day, he played with Arlo Guthrie, et.al. Then after moving to Nashville in the 80's, he played with Tom Comet and Tim Krekel and others in Mark Germino's band, and they did a record (Produced by R.S. Field) called Radartown. Bob also went on to play with Dolly Parton, Tanya Tucker, Lee Greenwood, Ray Kennedy, the Love Unlimited Guitar Orchestra, and a few other Nashville upper echelon types. Mainly a session super-picker nowdays, he's been filling in with Webb and the guys for the occasional odd gigs, for about the last year or so. Serving in the "Rock and Roll National Guard", as he puts it.

Wow. Somehow I think I'd missed that prior post. Impressive resume, Bob!

Wow that is an impressive group of artists to have played for. Can't wait till next week at Kingsport.