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Bill Monroe
Biography
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.
Top Filmography
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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
1991 // MOVIE
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The Johnny Cash Show
1969 // TV
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Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
1993 // MOVIE
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Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
2007 // MOVIE
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The Porchlight Sessions
2017 // MOVIE
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Scruggs: A Festival of Music
1972 // MOVIE
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Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
2019 // MOVIE
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Newport and the Great Folk Dream
2025 // MOVIE
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Yesteryear in Nashville
1982 // TV