Bill Monroe

Data de nascimento:

13/09/1911

Local de nascimento:

Rosine, Kentucky, USA

Data de falecimento:

09/09/1996

Biografia

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.

Filmes em que atuou

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music (2019)
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Self (archive footage)
The Porchlight Sessions (2017)
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Self
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers (2007)
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Self (archive footage)
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music (1993)
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Self
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music (1991)
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Self