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MCA. RCA Victor. 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".
May 28, 2007 · Enjoy the classic bluegrass song Blue Moon Of Kentucky by Bill Monroe, the legendary mandolinist and singer who created the genre. Watch his live performance at ACL 1980 and feel the charm of his ...
Bill Monroe (born Sept. 13, 1911, Rosine, Ky., U.S.—died Sept. 9, 1996, Springfield, near Nashville, Tenn.) was an American singer, songwriter, and mandolin player who invented the bluegrass style of country music.
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.
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 ...
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...
Truth be told, Bill Monroe was not much of a fan of rock & roll. Yet Monroe’s own powerful music — the gospel, blues and old-timey string-band blend that he and his ecstatic mandolin transformed into bluegrass – helped to give birth to the rock & roll sound.
