Bill Monroe

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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
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  • info Birth Place Rosine, Kentucky, USA
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