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Bruce Williams and Terry Ree, alternately billed as both "Williams and Ree" and "The Indian and the White Guy", were a pair of American comedians. From the late 1960s until 2024, they had performed throughout the United States.

Williams and Ree first met in 1968 at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota, as members of a band who filled time between songs with comedy sketches. Their humor soon became more popular than their music. Much of the duo's banter plays upon the stereotypes held of Native Americans.

Williams and Ree have performed with the likes of Garth Brooks, The Oak Ridge Boys and Tim McGraw, and have made many television appearances on The Nashville Network. Their comedy albums include The Best of Williams and Ree, Taking Reservations and Way Up Norsk. They also made two independent films in South Dakota, Williams and Ree: The Movie and Totem Ree-Call.

Williams and Ree performed throughout the United States and Canada at Native American gaming venues and fairs. They were the regular hosts of the Craven Country Jamboree in Craven, Saskatchewan, and Country Thunder festivals in Wisconsin and Arizona. They were also regulars at the Norsk Høstfest in Minot, ND. They also were inducted to the South Dakota Rock Hall of Fame in 2018.

In the spring of 2024, Williams and Ree announced their retirement from touring.

Terry Ree died on December 21, 2024, at the age of 75.

References

  1. "'The Indian' from legendary South Dakota duo Williams and Ree dies". The Dakota Scout. 22 December 2024. Retrieved 22 December 2024.

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