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Born: September 13, 1911 in Rosine, KY
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Died: September 09, 1996 in Springfield, TN
Genre: Country

Biography:
Bill Monroe is the father of bluegrass. He invented the style, invented the name, and for the great majority of the 20th century, embodied the art form. Beginning with his Blue Grass Boys in the '40s, Monroe defined a hard-edged style of country that emphasized instrumental virtuosity, close vocal harmonies, and a fast, driving tempo. The musical g... Continue Bio >>

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I Saw The Light

Discography:
2004 Live at Mechanics Hall
2003 July 1963: Two Days at Newport
2001 Live, Vol. 1
1999 Silver Eagle Cross Country Presents Live: Bill Monroe
1999 Live from Mountain Stage
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Filmography:
2007 The Best of the Johnny Cash TV Show, 1969-1971
1994 High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
1993 Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
1992 The Mandolin of Bill Monroe, Vol. 2: A Detailed Analysis
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Member Of: The Monroe Brothers More >> Similar Artists: Mac Wiseman Flatt & Scruggs Lester Flatt The Stanley Brothers Stringbean More >>

Influenced By: The Delmore Brothers Roscoe Holcomb Snuffy Jenkins Roy Acuff Gid Tanner & His Skillet Lickers More >> Followers: Elvis Presley Northern Lights Peter Rowan J.D. Crowe The Country Gentlemen More >>

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