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Bookmark or Share- 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 - WikipediaWilliam Smith Monroe (/ mənˈroʊ / mən-ROH; September 13, 1911 [1] – September 9, 1996) [2] was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter, and 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.
- The High, Lonesome Call: Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass LegacyOn this September 13th, 2024, we mark the birthday of a towering figure in American music, Bill Monroe, the man whose name is forever bound to the creation of bluegrass. Born in Rosine, Kentucky, in 1911, Monroe was a force that shaped the soundscape of American folk, country, and beyond, casting shadows deep into the realms of rock and jam music.
- Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass invented a genre - The TennesseanHe was a living legend — Bill Monroe, the Father of Bluegrass Music, 'the only living American to have originated an American music form.' A man who changed music forever died yesterday,...
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