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Bill Monroe
ActingBorn September 13, 1911 (84 years old at death)· Died September 9, 1996
Rosine, Kentucky, USA
Biography
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.
Also known as: William Smith Monroe
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