Oral history interview with Bill Monroe; 1994 January 6; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1994 Jan. 6.

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Oral history interview with Bill Monroe; 1994 January 6; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1994 Jan. 6.

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Legendary bluegrass performer Bill Monroe discusses aspects of his career from the mid-1960s-early 1990s. Discussion includes bluegrass festivals, including the first Carlton Haney festival in 1965; his band members during these years, including Pete Rowan; stories behind some of his songs, including "The Dead March," and "Going Up Caney"; his album, Country Music Hall of Fame; the growing popularity of bluegrass outside the U. S. and his trip to Japan; new bluegrass performers; and comments on the continued growth in the popularity of bluegrass music.

1 sound cassette (52 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772153

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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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...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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