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William Smith Monroe
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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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- wc Gender: Male
- calendar_month Birth Date: 1911-09-13
- event Death Date 1996-09-09
- school Known for: Acting
- star Popularity: 0.9
- info Birth Place Rosine, Kentucky, USA
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The Porchlight Sessions
2017-09-28
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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
1991-01-01
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Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
1993-05-31
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Scruggs: A Festival of Music
1972-06-01
10
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
2007-11-21
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Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
2019-08-30
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The Johnny Cash Show
1969-06-07
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Yesteryear in Nashville
1982-04-07