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Bill Monroe


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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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13 September 1911 di Rosine, Kentucky, USA

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Opry Video Classics: Pioneers

Opry Video Classics: Pioneers

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Scruggs: A Festival of Music

Scruggs: A Festival of Music

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Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music

Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music

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Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

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Newport and the Great Folk Dream

Newport and the Great Folk Dream

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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

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The Porchlight Sessions

The Porchlight Sessions

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