Bill Monroe

William Smith Monroe ( mən-ROH; September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter who created the bluegrass music genre. For this reason, 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. He described the genre as "Scottish bagpipes and ole-time fiddlin'. It's Methodist and Holiness and Baptist. It's blues and jazz, and it has a high lonesome sound."

The 1950-51 Castle Studio Sessions - 2020-12-11T00:00:00.000000Z

I Saw the Light - The Bill Monroe Essential Collection - 2020-10-15T00:00:00.000000Z

Castle Studio 1950-1951 Complete Sessions, Vol. 1 - 2017-06-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Castle Studio 1950-1951 Complete Sessions, Vol. 2 - 2017-06-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Castle Studio 1950-1951 Complete Sessions, Vol. 3 - 2017-06-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Castle Studio 1950-1951 Complete Sessions, Vol. 4 - 2017-06-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Castle Studio 1950-1951 Complete Sessions, Vol. 5 - 2017-06-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Foggy Mountain Breakdown - 2016-09-09T00:00:00.000000Z

Live In Nashville, 1995 - 2014-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Great Country: Break Up Songs - 2013-09-17T00:00:00.000000Z

The Essential Bill Monroe - 2013-06-04T00:00:00.000000Z

Greatest Hits - 2011-06-06T00:00:00.000000Z

The Magnificent Music Machine - 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Long Live Bluegrass!: CMH Records 30th Anniversary Special - 2008-06-02T00:00:00.000000Z

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music - 2008-06-02T00:00:00.000000Z

American Gothic : Bluegrass Songs of Death & Sorrow - 2008-04-08T00:00:00.000000Z

Bluegrass for Beginners - 2008-03-25T00:00:00.000000Z

Reflections - 2007-07-09T00:00:00.000000Z

Broken Hearts Of Bluegrass - 2007-06-05T00:00:00.000000Z

The Early Years - 2006-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

I Saw The Light - 2005-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Live At Mechanics Hall - 2004-10-05T00:00:00.000000Z

The Gospel Spirit - 2004-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Essential Collection - 2003-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

RCA Country Legends - 2002-06-10T00:00:00.000000Z

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