Birthday
1911-09-13
Deathday
1996-09-09
Place of Birth
Rosine, Kentucky, USA

Bill Monroe

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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.

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