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Bill Monroe
Born 1911-09-13Rosine, 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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Newport and the Great Folk DreamSelf (archive footage)Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass MusicSelf (archive footage)The Porchlight SessionsSelfOpry Video Classics: PioneersSelf (archive footage)Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass MusicSelfHigh Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass MusicSelfScruggs: A Festival of MusicSelf