Bill Monroe
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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1911-09-13 · Rosine, Kentucky, USA
- Died
- 1996-09-09
Known for
- High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music (1992) — Self
- The Johnny Cash Show (1969) — Self
- Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music (1993) — Self
- Opry Video Classics: Pioneers (2007) — Self (archive footage)
- Newport and the Great Folk Dream (2025) — Self (archive footage)
- 50 Years of Country Music (1978) — Self
- The Porchlight Sessions (2017) — Self
- Scruggs: A Festival of Music (1972) — Self
- Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music (2019) — Self (archive footage)
- Yesteryear in Nashville (1982) — Self