Bill Monroe

Bill Monroe

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.

  • Title: Bill Monroe
  • Popularity: 0.755
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1911-09-13
  • Place of Birth: Rosine, Kentucky, USA
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  • Also Known As: William Smith Monroe
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Bill Monroe Movies

  • 2017
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    The Porchlight Sessions

    The Porchlight Sessions

    1 2017 HD

    A rare look at the inventiveness of the human spirit through reimagining the history of Bluegrass Music from Bill Monroe to today's musicians.

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  • 1991
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    High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

    High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

    7 1991 HD

    Longtime fans of bluegrass music and those only recently discovering it will appreciate this documentary on the genre, which was born of a...

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  • 1993
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    Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music

    Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music

    10 1993 HD

    No single figure in American music so dominated a genre as did Bill Monroe with bluegrass. BILL MONROE: FATHER OF BLUEGRASS MUSIC features...

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  • 1972
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    Scruggs: A Festival of Music

    Scruggs: A Festival of Music

    1 1972 HD

    Musical documentary records Earl Scruggs, Bill Monroe, Scruggs' son Randy, Doc Watson and his son Merle playing and singing together in informal...

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  • 2007
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    Opry Video Classics: Pioneers

    Opry Video Classics: Pioneers

    10 2007 HD

    The Carter Family, Roy Acuff and the Sons of the Pioneers belong to a select group of the earliest and most successful country recording artists....

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  • 2019
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    Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

    Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

    1 2019 HD

    Examine the history of bluegrass music, from its origins to its eventual worldwide popularity, and hear from dozens of musicians who explain the ways...

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  • 1969
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    The Johnny Cash Show

    The Johnny Cash Show

    6.5 1969 HD

    The Johnny Cash Show was an American television music variety show hosted by Johnny Cash. The Screen Gems 58-episode series ran from June 7, 1969 to...

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  • 1982
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    Yesteryear in Nashville

    Yesteryear in Nashville

    1 1982 HD

    A retrospective program dealing with country music's past, using old film clips, recent interviews and live performances.

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