Bill Monroe
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 13, 1911
- Died
- September 9, 1996 (aged 84)
- Birthplace
- Rosine, Kentucky, USA
Biography
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.
Known For
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Filmography
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
The Porchlight Sessions
Movie · as Self
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
Movie · as Self
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Movie · as Self
Yesteryear in Nashville
TV · as Self · 1 ep
50 Years of Country Music
Movie · as Self
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
Movie · as Self
The Johnny Cash Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep