Bill Monroe
Known For
Acting
Born
1911-09-13 in Rosine, Kentucky, USA
Died
1996-09-09
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.
Most Known For
The Johnny Cash Show
as Self
Yesteryear in Nashville
as Self
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
as Self (archive footage)
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
as Self
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as Self
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
as Self (archive footage)
The Porchlight Sessions
as Self
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
as Self