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Bill Monroe
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,...
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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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Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music1993 · Self4.8
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers2007 · Self (archive footage)5.0
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music1992 · Self3.5
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music2019 · Self (archive footage)
Newport and the Great Folk Dream2025 · Self (archive footage)
The Porchlight Sessions2017 · SelfSScruggs: A Festival of Music1972 · SelfCast
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Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music1993 · Self4.8Opry Video Classics: Pioneers2007 · Self (archive footage)5.0High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music1992 · Self3.5Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music2019 · Self (archive footage)Newport and the Great Folk Dream2025 · Self (archive footage)The Porchlight Sessions2017 · SelfSScruggs: A Festival of Music1972 · Self