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Artists that claimed to be influenced by or to be playing the bluegrass genre were often bullied by Bill Monroe. He always considered himself the father and caretaker of bluegrass. He would often say of new bands that did not perform to his standards, "That ain't no part of nothin'."
Bill Monroe is credited with inventing the high energy, fast tempo, hard-edged style of country music known as bluegrass. The genre takes its name from Monroe's band, The Blue Grass Boys. From the 1940s, Monroe and The Blue Grass Boys defined the sound and style of classic bluegrass--a five-piece
Sep 9, 1996 · 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.
Oct 4, 2018 · Monroe spoke of bringing “ancient tones” into his music with echoes of British and Irish fiddle and bagpipe music, while also delving deeply into American blues, gospel, folk hymnody, and hill...
Feb 17, 2024 · In the book, Bluegrass 1950-59, Bill Monroe, by Charles Wolfe, Monroe is quoted recalling how he got at least one song, “Walking in Jerusalem,” directly from African American fans of his. “He (the lead singer) wanted me to record it and sing it on the Grand Ole Opry,” Monroe said about the song.
Sep 14, 2011 · Monroe used the mountain fiddle music he learned as a boy from his uncle Pendleton Vandiver, and added elements from blues, gospel and swing music. He pushed the tempos faster, played in keys...
Feb 7, 2012 · In 1953, Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass music, was driving home to Nashville in the early hours of the morning with his bass player and girlfriend Bessie Mauldin. According to Richard...
