Bill Monroe
Acting·Sep 13, 1911·Rosine, Kentucky, USA
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NA/10 avgNo member ratings yetWilliam 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.
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 Newport and the Great Folk Dream2025 · Self (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music2019 · Self (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 The Porchlight Sessions2017 · Self | Self |
 Opry Video Classics: Pioneers2007 · Self (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music1993 · Self | Self |
 High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music1992 · Self | Self |
| SScruggs: A Festival of Music1972 · Self | Self |