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Bill Monroe
Acting
13 Sept 1911
† 09 Sept 1996
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.
Also Known As
William Smith Monroe
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Bill Monroe's Movies
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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
01 Jan 1991
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Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
31 May 1993
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Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
21 Nov 2007
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The Porchlight Sessions
28 Sept 2017
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Scruggs: A Festival of Music
01 Jun 1972
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Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
30 Aug 2019
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Newport and the Great Folk Dream
05 Sept 2025
