Birthday
1911-09-13Place of Birth
Rosine, Kentucky, USABiography
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.WATCH FREEFOR 30 DAYS
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