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Sep 18, 2022 · Bill Monroe wrote this in honor of his Scottish roots. He called it a fiddle tune and Kenny Baker, the epic Blue Grass Boy fiddler, played it first.
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Sep 6, 2013 · Here's a great old-time fiddle tune played by Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys. This comes from their first session in Atlanta GA, October 7, 1940 for Bluebird Records. Featuring Tommy...
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Dec 15, 2007 · Bill Monroe - MandolinKenny Baker - FiddleAly Bain - FiddleBlake Williams - BanjoFrom Aly Bain's 1985 TV Series "Down Home"
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This experience inspired one of Monroe's most famous compositions, "Uncle Pen", recorded in 1950, and the 1972 album Bill Monroe's Uncle Pen. On that album, Monroe recorded a number of traditional fiddle tunes he had often heard performed by Vandiver.
Sep 20, 2023 · “Uncle Pen” holds great significance in Monroe’s career as it pays homage to his uncle, Pendleton Vandiver, who taught him how to play the fiddle. The song became a signature piece in Monroe’s repertoire and solidified his reputation as a master musician and songwriter.
Jun 15, 2024 · Bill Monroe wrote Uncle Pen as a tribute to his uncle, Pendleton Vandiver, who played the fiddle with great skill and passion. Monroe’s childhood memories and his uncle’s influence served as the inspiration for this timeless piece.
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Feb 17, 2024 · Bill Monroe’s uncle Pendleton Vandiver (Uncle Pen) played a great many traditional tunes on his fiddle. Bill’s admiration for his uncle’s music was boundless and provided much of the inspiration for the vision that underpinned Monroe’s iconic musical creation.
