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Encore... The Light Crust Cowboys is an American western swing band from Texas that was organized in 1931 by the Burrus Mill and Elevator Company in Saginaw,TX. Peak popularity was achieved up to World War II. Early members included Bob Wills, Milton Brown and later Tommy Duncan, Cecil Brower, John Parker, and Kenneth Pitts Original band disbanded in 1942. One member, Marvin Montgomery, led a new version organized in 1960. Another incarnation began in 1990...until 2001. Inducted into Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame in 1989. There is a Light Crust Doughboys Hall of Fame and Museum at Hill College in Hillsboro, Texas. Songs on this track ca. 1939-40. Added to Country/Western Music Playlist.