Monroe, Bill, 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.
From the description of John Edwards memorial collection, 1940s. WorldCat record id: 27189199
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.
From the description of Oral history interview with Bill Monroe [sound recording] ; 1993 December 9; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Chris Skinker. 1993 Dec. 9. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841060
From the description of Oral history interview with Bill Monroe; 1994 January 6; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1994 Jan. 6. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841061
From the description of Oral history interview with Bill Monroe; 1993 November 11; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Chris Skinker. 1993 Nov. 11. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841058
From the description of Oral history interview with Bill Monroe; 1993 November 18 interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Chris Skinker. 1993 Nov. 18. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841059
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referencedIn | Alice Gerrard Collection, 1954-2000 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Folklife Collection. | |
referencedIn | Ambassador Auditorium Collection, 1974-1995 | Archive of Recorded Sound, Stanford University Libraries | |
referencedIn | Bernhardt, Jack. Jack Bernhardt papers, 1943-1993. | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | |
referencedIn | Carolyn Elizabeth Hussey Mendenhall collection, 1962-1979. | ||
referencedIn | Center for Documentary Studies Student Documentary Projects, 1980-2010 and undated | David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library | |
referencedIn | Center for Popular Music Vertical Files | Center for Popular Music, Middle Tennessee State University | |
contributorOf | Charles K. Wolfe Collection | Center for Popular Music, Middle Tennessee State University | |
referencedIn | Folkstreams.net. Folkstreams.net collection, 1963-2010. | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | |
referencedIn | George Washington University Lisner Auditorium. Lisner Auditorium records 1946-2005 | George Washington University | |
creatorOf | Hammond, John, musician. [New England Folk Music Archives : early recordings from the Boston/Cambridge folk music scene, 1959-1966?]. | Harvard University, Loeb Music Library |
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associatedWith | Bernhardt, Jack. |
associatedWith | Blue Grass Boys. |
associatedWith | Duke University. Center for Documentary Studies. |
associatedWith | Folkstreams.net. |
associatedWith | George Washington University Lisner Auditorium |
associatedWith | Gerrard, Alice, 1934- |
associatedWith | Grand Ole Opry. |
associatedWith | Hicks, Bobby; |
associatedWith | Johnson, Becky. |
associatedWith | Martin, Jimmy; |
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Birth 1911-09-13
Death 1996-09-09
Birth 1950
Male
Americans
English
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Monroe, Bill, 1911-1996
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