Acting
Bill Monroe
1911 · Rosine, Kentucky, USA
7 films
Bio
William Smith Monroe was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter, who created the bluegrass music genre. Because of this, he is often called the "Father of Bluegrass". The genre takes its name from his band, the Blue Grass Boys, who named their group for the bluegrass of Monroe's home state of Kentucky.
Filmography
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Self (archive footage)
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
Self
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
Self (archive footage)
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
Self (archive footage)
Scruggs: A Festival of Music1972
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
Self
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Self
The Porchlight Sessions
Self