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Bookmark or Share- Bill Monroe - WikipediaWilliam Smith Monroe (/ mənˈroʊ / mən-ROH; September 13, 1911 [1] – September 9, 1996) [2] was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter who created the bluegrass music genre. Because of this, he is often called the "Father of Bluegrass". [3]
- Bill Monroe & The Blue Grass Boys - Uncle Pen (1965). - YouTubeBill Monroe & The Blue Grass Boys perform "Uncle Pen" in this 1965 video.
- Bill Monroe - Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & MuseumRemembered as the “Father of Bluegrass Music,” Bill Monroe is better understood as a master chef or chemist, blending earlier musical elements into an exciting new form. Bill often spoke of wanting to bring “ancient tones” into his sparklingly innovative music.
- Bill Monroe | American Musician, Songwriter & Bandleader | BritannicaBill Monroe was an American singer, songwriter, and mandolin player who invented the bluegrass style of country music. The youngest of eight children of a Kentucky farmer and entrepreneur, Monroe was exposed early to traditional folk music by his mother.
- Bill Monroe - Blue Moon Of Kentucky - YouTubeBill Monroe performs "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" live at ACL 1980.
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