Bill Monroe

Bill Monroe

Birthday: 1911-09-13

Deathday: 1996-09-09

Place of birth: Rosine, Kentucky, USA

Also known as: William Smith Monroe

imdb_id: nm0598463

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.

Played in movies:

Opry Video Classics: Pioneers

Score: 10.0

Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music

Score: 10.0

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

Score: 7.0

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

Score: 0.0

Scruggs: A Festival of Music

Score: 0.0

The Porchlight Sessions

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Played in tv shows:

The Johnny Cash Show

Score: 6.5

Yesteryear in Nashville

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