Bill Monroe

Bluegrass, Musical Artist

1911 – 1996

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Who was Bill Monroe?

William Smith Monroe was an American mandolinist who helped create the style of music known as bluegrass. The genre 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.

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Born
Sep 13, 1911
Rosine
Also known as
  • William Smith Monroe
  • Monroe, Bill
  • The Father of Bluegrass
  • Joe Ahr
  • Rupert Jones
  • Wilbur Jones
  • James B. Smith
  • James W. Smith
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Siblings
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Kentucky
Died
Sep 9, 1996
Springfield

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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