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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bill_MonroeBill Monroe - Wikipedia

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   William Smith Monroe ( / mənˈroʊ /; September 13, 1911 [1] – September 9, 1996) [2] was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter, and created the bluegrass music genre. Because of this, he is often called the "Father of Bluegrass". [3]

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     Bill Monroe & the Bluegrass Boys - Blue Moon of Kentucky

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3. www.bluegrasshall.org › inductees › bill-monroeBill Monroe - Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum

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   Learn about the life and legacy of Bill Monroe, the \"Father of Bluegrass Music\", who blended diverse influences into a new genre. Explore his biography, discography, awards, and impact on other musicians.

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4. www.britannica.com › biography › Bill-MonroeBill Monroe | American Musician, Songwriter & Bandleader

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   Mar 27, 2024 · Bill Monroe (born Sept. 13, 1911, Rosine, Ky., U.S.—died Sept. 9, 1996, Springfield, near Nashville, Tenn.) was an American singer, songwriter, and mandolin player who invented the bluegrass style of country music.

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6. www.youtube.com › watchBill Monroe & the Bluegrass Boys - Blue Moon of Kentucky

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   Feb 24, 2008 · Enjoy the classic bluegrass song Blue Moon of Kentucky by Bill Monroe & the Bluegrass Boys, the original version that inspired many other artists like Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley and more. Listen ...

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7. www.countrymusichalloffame.org › artist › bill-monroeBill Monroe - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

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   Learn about the life and legacy of Bill Monroe, the Father of Bluegrass Music, who shaped the genre with his mandolin, singing, and band. Explore his influences, achievements, songs, and impact on country, pop, and rock.

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   Was Bill Monroe a master chemist?

   • Remembered as the “Father of Bluegrass Music,” Bill Monroe is better understood as a master chef or chemist, blending earlier musical elements into an exciting new form. Bill often spoke of wanting to bring “ancient tones” into his sparklingly innovative music.

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   Who is Bill Monroe?

   • A poor, cross-eyed boy from Kentucky, Bill Monroe created the hard-driving, high-lonesome genre known as bluegrass. Bill Monroe, known as the "Father of Bluegrass Music," was born 100 years ago this week in rural Kentucky. He influenced early country music and rock 'n' roll, as well as the hard-driving, high-lonesome genre he created — bluegrass.

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   What happened to Bill Monroe?

   • Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Bill Monroe, who helped lay the foundation of country music as the universally recognized father of bluegrass, died yesterday in a nursing home in Springfield, Tenn. He was 84.

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   When did Bill Monroe die?

   • Monroe's last performance occurred on March 15, 1996. He ended his touring and playing career in April, following a stroke. Monroe died on September 9, 1996, in Springfield, Tennessee, four days before his 85th birthday. According to Ralph Rinzler, Bill Monroe impacted music in the following five ways:

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9. www.npr.org › 2011/09/12 › 140366232Bill Monroe: Celebrating The Father Of Bluegrass At 100 : NPR

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   Sep 12, 2011 · Bill Monroe, known as the "Father of Bluegrass Music," was born 100 years ago this week in rural Kentucky. He influenced early country music and rock 'n' roll, as well as the...

10. www.nytimes.com › 1996/09/10 › artsBill Monroe Dies at 84; Fused Musical Roots Into Bluegrass

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    Sep 10, 1996 · Bill Monroe, who helped lay the foundation of country music as the universally recognized father of bluegrass, died yesterday in a nursing home in Springfield, Tenn. He was 84. He had suffered a...