BILL MONROE
Name: Bill Monroe
Birth name: William Smith Monroe
Born: 13 September 1911 Rosine, Kentucky, USA
Died: 9 September 1996
Genre: Bluegrass
Occupation: Bluegrass artist
Instrument: Mandolin
William Smith Monroe (September 13, 1911 - September 9, 1996) was an American
musician who developed the style of music known as bluegrass, which takes its
name from his band, the "Blue Grass Boys," named for Monroe's home state of
Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 60 years as a singer,
instrumentalist, composer and bandleader. He is often referred to as "the father
of bluegrass."
Name: Bill Monroe
Birth name: William Smith Monroe
Born: 13 September 1911 Rosine, Kentucky, USA
Died: 9 September 1996
Genre: Bluegrass
Occupation: Bluegrass artist
Instrument: Mandolin
William Smith Monroe (September 13, 1911 - September 9, 1996) was an American
musician who developed the style of music known as bluegrass, which takes its
name from his band, the "Blue Grass Boys," named for Monroe's home state of
Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 60 years as a singer,
instrumentalist, composer and bandleader. He is often referred to as "the father
of bluegrass."