Bill Monroe

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Born
13 September 1911
Born In
Rosine, Ohio County, Kentucky, United States
Died
9 September 1996 (aged 84)
Bill Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) developed the style of country music known as bluegrass, which takes its name from his band, the "Blue Grass Boys," named for his 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." In the rock (and roll) community, Bill Monroe may be best known via one of Elvis Presley's earliest recordings at Sun Records, that of Monroe's 'Blue Moon of Kentucky'. Patsy Cline als… read more
Bill Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) developed the style of country music known as bluegrass, which takes its name from his band, the "Blue Grass Boys," named for his home state of Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 60 years as a singer, instrumentalis… read more
Bill Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) developed the style of country music known as bluegrass, which takes its name from his band, the "Blue Grass Boys," named for his 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 … read more

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1 Play track 75 Golden Country Hits Blue Moon of Kentucky
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2 Wayfaring Stranger - Live Wayfaring Stranger - Live
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3 Play track Country Music Hall Of Fame White House Blues
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4 Play track Country 100 Kentucky Waltz
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5 Play track The Very Best Of Bill Monroe And His Blue Grass Boys I Saw The Light
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6 Foggy Mountain Breakdown Foggy Mountain Breakdown
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7 Play track Country Greats - Millenium Collection Orange Blossom Special
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8 Play track The Father of Bluegrass, the Gentle Giant, and Mac Davis Nine Pound Hammer Is Too Heavy
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9 Play track 100 Hits of the 50's In The Pines
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10 Play track 75 Golden Country Hits Footprints In The Snow
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    1946 · 10 tracks

    Columbia Historic Edition
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  2. 8,624 listeners

    4 Jun 2013 · 40 tracks

    The Essential Bill Monroe
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  3. 7,140 listeners

    26 Apr 1997 · 25 tracks

    The Essential Bill Monroe & The Monroe Brothers
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  4. 6,206 listeners

    1 Jan 1991 · 16 tracks

    Country Music Hall Of Fame
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