Bill Monroe

    Bill Monroe

    September 13, 1911 (113 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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