Bill Monroe
- Métier
- Interprétation
- Naissance
- 13 septembre 1911
- Lieu de naissance
- Rosine, Kentucky, USA
- Décès
- 9 septembre 1996
Biographie
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.
Films avec Bill Monroe
- High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music 1992 · ★ 7.0
- Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music 1993 · ★ 9.5
- Opry Video Classics: Pioneers 2007 · ★ 10.0
- Newport and the Great Folk Dream 2025 · ★ 9.0
- 50 Years of Country Music 1978 · ★ 5.0
- The Porchlight Sessions 2017
- Scruggs: A Festival of Music 1972
- Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music 2019