Oral history interview with Bill Monroe [sound recording] ; 1993 December 9; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Chris Skinker. 1993 Dec. 9.

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Oral history interview with Bill Monroe [sound recording] ; 1993 December 9; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Chris Skinker. 1993 Dec. 9.

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Legendary bluegrass performer Bill Monroe recalls highlights of his career from the 1950s and early 1960s. Discussion includes the story behind instrumentals he recorded during these years followed by his solo performance of some of these tunes, including "Roanoke," "Evening Prayer Blues," and "Blossom Moonlight Waltz"; the impact of rock & roll on his career; working with Owen Bradley; his popularity in the Midwest; his first album, Knee Deep in Bluegrass; his first gospel album, I Saw the Light; performing at Carnegie Hall in 1962; and his recordings during the early 1960s.

1 sound cassette (47 min.)

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...