Bill Monroe

Bill Monroe
Born: Sep 13, 1911 in Rosine, KY
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Died: Sep 9, 1996 in Springfield, TN
Genre: Country
Styles: Bluegrass, Traditional Bluegrass, Bluegrass-Gospel, Traditional Country, Close Harmony, Old-Timey
Biography: Bill Monroe is the father of bluegrass. He invented the style, invented the name, and for the great majority of the 20th century, embodied the art form. Beginning with his Blue Grass Boys in the '40s, Monroe defined a hard-edged style of country that emphasized instrumental virtuosity, close vocal harmonies, ...Read full biography
Live at Mechanics Hall
Released: 2004
Label: Acoustic Disc
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Bill Monroe was riding high at the time of this 1963 concert at Mechanics Hall, recorded by a young David Grisman (later to become a mandolin legend in his own right), though this 2004 Acoustic Disc CD ...Read full review
The High Lonesome Sound of Bill Monroe
Released: 1966
Label: Decca
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