Bill Monroe
- Acting
- September 13, 1911 · Rosine, Kentucky, USA
- September 9, 1996
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.
Known for
Filmography
- Newport and the Great Folk Dream · Self
- Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music · Self
- The Porchlight Sessions · Self
- Opry Video Classics: Pioneers · Self
- Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music · Self
- High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music · Self
- Yesteryear in Nashville · Self
- 50 Years of Country Music · Self
- Scruggs: A Festival of Music · Self
- The Johnny Cash Show · Self