One of the most original
and varied bands to emerge from Moore, Oklahoma,
Tom and the Western Willbillies is the quintessence
anti-folk group. With influences ranging from Ratt
and The Doors to Blink 182 and The Beatles, TATWW
take musical diversity to the next level. Their
style, though vastly unpredictable, transcends boundaries
and speaks volumes.
Formed after a self-proclaimed "hard night
of excessive peach schnapps and 'Adult Swim'",
Tom and the Western Willbillies came from strong
creative stock. In the vein of many other musical
success stories, TATWW is something of a family
affair. Brothers Tom Wilson (guitar/vocals) and
Glenn Flansburg (bass/vocals) have been playing
together since 1992, and their father and grandfather
were both musicians in NW Oklahoma. Tom and Glenn
recruited Tom's girlfriend Anitra Peacock (percussion/vocals)
in 2003 and Glenn's wife Julia Flansburg (drums)
in early 2006.
Member of the Oklahoma Songwriters & Composers
Association
What Others Have Said:
"Great fun imaginative imagery, deadpan vocals,
and lo-fi acoustic/percussion."
"How unique and original! I love it! This band
is headed for great success!"
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