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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]
May 28, 2007 · Enjoy the classic bluegrass song Blue Moon Of Kentucky by Bill Monroe, the legendary mandolinist and singer who created the genre. Watch his live performance at ACL 1980 and feel the charm of his ...
Bill Monroe was an American singer, songwriter, and mandolin player who invented the bluegrass style of country music. The youngest of eight children of a Kentucky farmer and entrepreneur, Monroe was exposed early to traditional folk music by his mother.
Biography. 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.
Sep 9, 1996 · Bill Monroe. A towering figure in country music who invented bluegrass and reinvented the mandolin, influencing countless artists. Read Full Biography.
Sep 9, 1996 · As a singer, songwriter, bandleader, showman, and instrumentalist, no individual is so closely identified with an American musical style as Bill Monroe, the Father of Bluegrass Music. Inducted. 1970. Born. September 13, 1911. Died. September 9, 1996. Birthplace. Rosine, Kentucky.
Truth be told, Bill Monroe was not much of a fan of rock & roll. Yet Monroe’s own powerful music — the gospel, blues and old-timey string-band blend that he and his ecstatic mandolin transformed into bluegrass – helped to give birth to the rock & roll sound.
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 hard-driving,...
Sep 14, 2011 · Bill Monroe: Celebrating The Father Of Bluegrass At 100. Why is Monroe, whose centennial we celebrated this week, so influential? One word — ELVIS. The coming of Elvis Presley in 1954 and the...
Bill Monroe is credited with inventing the high energy, fast tempo, hard-edged style of country music known as bluegrass. The genre takes its name from Monroe's band, The Blue Grass Boys.
