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Bill Monroe
1911-09-13 · Rosine, Kentucky, USA
William Smith Monroe was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter, who created the bluegrass music genre. Because of this, he is often called the "Father of Bluegrass". The genre takes its name from his band, the Blue Grass Boys, who named their group for the bluegrass of Monroe's home state of Kentucky.
Known for
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
The Johnny Cash Show
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
50 Years of Country Music
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
The Porchlight Sessions
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
Yesteryear in Nashville
Movie credits · 8
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
The Porchlight Sessions
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
50 Years of Country Music
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
TV credits · 2
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