Bill Monroe
William Smith Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) was an American musician who created the style of music known as bluegrass, which takes its name from his band, the "Blue Grass Boys," named for Monroe's home state of Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 60 years as a singer, instrumentalist, composer and bandleader. He is often referred to as The Father of Bluegrass.
Read more about Bill Monroe: Early Life, Professional Career, The "Original Bluegrass Band" and Monroe's Heyday As A Star, The Folk Revival, Later Years, Awards and Legacy, Artists Influenced By Monroe, Pseudonyms Used By Monroe As A Composer
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