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Bill Monroe - Wikipedia. William Smith Monroe ( / mənˈroʊ /; September 13, 1911 [1] – September 9, 1996) [2] was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter, and created the bluegrass music genre. Because of this, he is often called the "Father of Bluegrass". [3]
Sep 12, 2011 · Bill Monroe, known as the "Father of Bluegrass Music," was born 100 years ago this week in rural Kentucky. He influenced early country music and rock 'n' roll, as well as the...
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Remembered as the “Father of Bluegrass Music,” Bill Monroe is better understood as a master chef or chemist, blending earlier musical elements into an exciting new form. Bill often spoke of wanting to bring “ancient tones” into his sparklingly innovative music.
His father was a locally known step-dancer while his mother sang traditional ballads and folk songs and played both accordion and fiddle. His Uncle Pen played fiddle at community dances and brought Monroe along to play with him on several occasions.
Bill Monroe, who helped lay the foundation of country music as the universally recognized father of bluegrass, died yesterday in a nursing home in Springfield, Tenn. He was 84. He had suffered...
Join us on a journey through the life of Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass music and a true historic icon. Discover the story of how Monroe revolutionized American music with his...
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Oct 14, 2013 · Bill Monroe: Celebrating The Father Of Bluegrass At 100. September 12, 2011 • The poor, cross-eyed boy from Kentucky created the hard-driving, high-lonesome genre known as bluegrass.
