Bill Monroe

Bill Monroe

Known for

Acting

Born

September 13, 1911

Birthplace

Rosine, Kentucky, USA

Died

September 9, 1996 (aged 84)

Biography

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.

Best known work

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
1992
The Johnny Cash Show
The Johnny Cash Show
1969
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
1993
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
2007
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
2025
50 Years of Country Music
50 Years of Country Music
1978
The Porchlight Sessions
The Porchlight Sessions
2017
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
1972
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
2019
Yesteryear in Nashville
Yesteryear in Nashville
1982

Filmography

  1. 2025

    Newport and the Great Folk Dream

    as Self (archive footage)

  2. 2019

  3. 2017

  4. 2007

    Opry Video Classics: Pioneers

    as Self (archive footage)

  5. 1993

  6. 1992

  7. 1982

    Yesteryear in NashvilleTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  8. 1978

  9. 1972

  10. 1969

    The Johnny Cash ShowTV

    as Self (1 episode)

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