Bill Monroe

William Smith Monroe (; September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter, and 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. 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

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

The Father of Bluegrass, the Gentle Giant, and Mac Davis - 2012-02-15T00:00:00.000000Z

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

Greatest Hits - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

RCA Country Legends - 2002-06-11T00:00:00.000000Z

Bill Monroe Live from Mountain Stage: Bill Monroe - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Essential Bill Monroe & The Monroe Brothers - 1997-04-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Country Music Hall Of Fame - 1991-01-31T00:00:00.000000Z

Bill Monroe & The Bluegrass Boys - Live At The Opry - 1991-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Cryin' Holy Unto The Lord - 1991-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Bill Monroe Bluegrass Legends - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Columbia Historic Edition - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Blue Moon of Kentucky (Live) - 2020-04-17T00:00:00.000000Z

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