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person_profile-Bill Monroe

Bill Monroe Died at age: 84

Actor | Producer

Fullname:

Bill Monroe

Date of Birth:

Sep 13, 1911

Country of birth:

USA

Died:

Sep 09, 1996

Biography of

Bill Monroe

    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.

Photos of

Bill Monroe

Photos ( 3 Photos

Filmography of

Bill Monroe

Found 4 Movies in total

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

Self (archive footage) ( Actor )

... 2019

... 2017

Opry Video Classics: Pioneers

Self (archive footage) ( Actor )

... 2007

... 1991