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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bill_MonroeBill Monroe - Wikipedia

    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]

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    May 28, 2007 · Bill Monroe - Blue Moon Of Kentucky. 8005551212. 2.11K subscribers. Subscribed. 6.3K. 2.2M views 17 years ago. ACL 1980 ...more.

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  4. www.youtube.com › watchBill Monroe & The Blue Grass Boys - Uncle Pen (1965).

    Jun 25, 2011 · Watch Bill Monroe & The Blue Grass Boys perform Uncle Pen, a classic bluegrass song from 1965. Enjoy the legendary mandolinist and his band as they showcase their musical skills and style. If you ...

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  6. www.britannica.com › biography › Bill-MonroeBill Monroe | American Musician, Songwriter & Bandleader

    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.

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  7. www.bluegrasshall.org › inductees › bill-monroeBill Monroe - Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum

    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.

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  8. www.youtube.com › watchGet a close look at the life of Bill Monroe, father of ... -...

    Join us on a journey through the life of Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass music and a true historic icon. Discover the story of how Monroe revolutionized American music with...

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  9. www.npr.org › 2011/09/12 › 140366232Bill Monroe: Celebrating The Father Of Bluegrass At 100 : NPR

    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...