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    Bill Monroe

    1911-09-13 (112 years old) in Rosine, Kentucky, USA

    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.

    Movies

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    Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
    0 %|Aug 30, 2019
    Music, Documentary
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    The Porchlight Sessions
    0 %|Sep 28, 2017
    Documentary, History, Music
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    Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
    100 %|Nov 21, 2007
    Music
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    Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
    100 %|May 31, 1993
    Documentary, Music
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    High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
    70 %|Jan 1, 1991
    Documentary, Music
    actor
    Scruggs: A Festival of Music
    0 %|Jun 1, 1972
    Music, Documentary

    Series

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    The Johnny Cash Show
    65 %|Jun 7, 1969
    Talk