Bill Monroe

Overview

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Birthday
Sep 13, 1911 (113 years old)
Death date
Sep 09, 1996

Bill Monroe

Known For

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
1h 56m
Movie 2019

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

Examine the history of bluegrass music, from its origins to its eventual worldwide popularity, and hear from dozens of musicians who explain the ways bluegrass music transcends generational, cultural and geographic boundaries.

The Porchlight Sessions
1h 1m
Movie 2017

The Porchlight Sessions

A rare look at the inventiveness of the human spirit through reimagining the history of Bluegrass Music from Bill Monroe to today's musicians.

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.

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