
Person
Bill Monroe
Acting
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Sep 13, 1911
- Died
- Sep 9, 1996
- From
- 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.
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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
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The Johnny Cash Show
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Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
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Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
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Newport and the Great Folk Dream
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50 Years of Country Music
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The Porchlight Sessions
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Scruggs: A Festival of Music
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Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
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Yesteryear in Nashville
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