
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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Credits
- 2019 ยทBig Family: The Story of Bluegrass Musicas Self (archive footage)
- 2017 ยทThe Porchlight Sessionsas Self
- 2007 ยทOpry Video Classics: Pioneersas Self (archive footage)
- 1993 ยทBill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Musicas Self
- 1991 ยทHigh Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Musicas Self
- 1982 ยทYesteryear in Nashvilleas Self
- 1972 ยทScruggs: A Festival of Musicas Self
- 1969 ยทThe Johnny Cash Showas Self