Atuação

Bill Monroe

Outros nomes: William Smith Monroe

Data de nascimento

13 de setembro de 1911

Data de falecimento

9 de setembro de 1996

(faleceu aos 84)

Local de nascimento

Rosine, Kentucky, USA

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Biografia

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.