Oral history interview with Bill Monroe; 1993 November 11; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Chris Skinker. 1993 Nov. 11.

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Oral history interview with Bill Monroe; 1993 November 11; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Chris Skinker. 1993 Nov. 11.

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Legendary bluegrass performer Bill Monroe recalls the early years of his career. Discussion includes his family background and the development of his musical interest; early musical influences, including Uncle Pen; his early performances; songs he performed with his brothers; experiences as a traveling musician; comments on early band members; memories of influential musicians; his Grand Ole Opry audition and early Opry appearances; his early recordings, including "Muleskinner Blues," and "Crying Holy Unto the Lord"; and experiences traveling as a tent show performer.

1 sound cassette (59 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Rumble, John Woodruff

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Skinker, Chris;

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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...