Bill Monroe
Acting1911Rosine, Kentucky, USA
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.
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2025Newport and the Great Folk DreamMovieas Self (archive footage)
2019Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass MusicMovieas Self (archive footage)
2017The Porchlight SessionsMovieas Self
2007Opry Video Classics: PioneersMovieas Self (archive footage)
1993Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass MusicMovieas Self
1992High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass MusicMovieas Self
1982Yesteryear in NashvilleTV showas Self · 1 episodes
197850 Years of Country MusicMovieas Self- 1972Scruggs: A Festival of MusicMovieas Self
1969The Johnny Cash ShowTV showas Self · 1 episodes