Bill Monroe
Profile info
Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday13 September 1911
Died9 September 1996 (age 84)
Place of birthRosine, Kentucky, USA
Known credits10
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.
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
2025 · Self (archive footage)
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
2019 · Self (archive footage)
The Porchlight Sessions
2017 · Self
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
2007 · Self (archive footage)
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
1993 · Self
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
1992 · Self
Yesteryear in Nashville
1982 · Self
50 Years of Country Music
1978 · Self
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
1972 · Self
The Johnny Cash Show
1969 · Self
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