Monroe, Bill, 1911-1996
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Monroe, Bill (William Smith), 1911-1996
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Munroe, Bill, 1911-1996
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Smith Monroe, Willaim 1911-1996
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Monroe, William S. 1911-1996
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Monroe, William Smith, 1911-1996
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Bill Monroe (1911-1984), Anglo-American mandolin player, singer, and songwriter known as the "Father of Bluegrass", from Rosine, Ky.; and his band, the Blue Grass Boys, featuring banjo player Earl Scruggs of Flint Hill, N.C.
Pioneer bluegrass performer. Born September 13, 1911. Died September 9, 1996. Full name: William Smith Monroe. Career active 1920s-1990s. Known as the Father of Bluegrass. Recognized as a leading force in establishing bluegrass as a country music style. During 1920s-1930s performed with his brother, Charlie Monroe, as the Monroe Brothers. Late 1930 began career with his new band, the Blue Grass Boys. Recorded for RCA, Columbia, and Decca/MCA. Member, International Bluegrass Hall of Honor. Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame.
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Banjo music
Bluegrass music
Bluegrass music
Bluegrass musicians
Bluegrass musicians
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Gospel music
Guitar music
Mandolin music
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Tennessee
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