Bill Monroe
ActingBorn 1911-09-13 · Rosine, Kentucky, USADied 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.
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
Sep 05, 2025Rated 9 out of 10
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Aug 30, 2019
The Porchlight Sessions
Sep 28, 2017
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
Nov 21, 2007Rated 10 out of 10
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
May 31, 1993Rated 9.5 out of 10
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Apr 01, 1992Rated 7 out of 10
50 Years of Country Music
Jan 22, 1978Rated 5 out of 10
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
Jun 01, 1972