Bill Monroe
Acting 1911-09-13 Rosine, Kentucky, USA
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
TV
⭐ 6.5
The Johnny Cash Show
1969
MOV
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
2019
TV
Yesteryear in Nashville
1982
MOV
⭐ 10.0
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
2007
MOV
⭐ 9.5
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
1993
MOV
⭐ 7.0
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
1992
MOV
The Porchlight Sessions
2017
MOV
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
2025