Acting · Rosine, Kentucky, USA · Born September 13, 1911
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.
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MovieBig Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
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MovieThe Porchlight Sessions
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MovieOpry Video Classics: Pioneers
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1993
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MovieHigh Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
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TVYesteryear in Nashville
1982
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Scruggs: A Festival of Music
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TVThe Johnny Cash Show
1969
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