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Bill Monroe
Rosine, Kentucky, USA
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…
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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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2025
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2019
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2017
The Porchlight Sessions
Movie Self
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2007
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1993
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
Movie Self
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1992
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Movie Self
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1982
Yesteryear in Nashville
TV show Self
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1978
50 Years of Country Music
Movie Self
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1972
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
Movie Self
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1969
The Johnny Cash Show
TV show Self
