People
Bill Monroe
- Name: Bill Monroe
- Birthday: 1911-09-13
- Also known as: William Smith Monroe
- Place of birth: Rosine, Kentucky, USA
- Popularity: 1.106
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.
Images:
Movies:
| Title | Release date |
|---|---|
| Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music as Self (archive footage) | 2019-08-30 |
| The Porchlight Sessions as Self | 2017-09-28 |
| Opry Video Classics: Pioneers as Self (archive footage) | 2007-11-21 |
| Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music as Self | 1993-05-31 |
| High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music as Self | 1991-01-01 |
| Scruggs: A Festival of Music as Self | 1972-06-01 |
