Bill Monroe
Sep 13, 1911 - Sep 09, 1996 (84 years old) in 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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Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
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Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
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Newport and the Great Folk Dream
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