Bill Monroe

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Lifespan:
September 13, 1911 - September 9, 1996, he died aged 84 and was American.
Names:
Birthname: William Smith Monroe. Alternative names: Father of Bluegrass.
Snapshot:
An Artist with 69 releases, and a member of 2 groups. 2 collaborations and 2 musical relatives.

Biography

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William Smith Monroe (September 13, 1911-September 9, 1996) was an American musician who helped develop the style of music known as bluegrass, which takes its name from his band, the "Blue Grass Boys," named for Monroe's home state of Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 60 years as a singer, instrumentalist, composer and bandleader. He is often referred to as The Father of Bluegrass.

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Genres

Bluegrass, Christian, Christian & Gospel, Country, Folk. Vote on Genres

Discography

90 releases – 69 under his own name and 21 in other groups Edit
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