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Bill Monroe
Born September 13, 1911Died September 9, 1996 (84 years)
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.
Filmography
2018 | Elvis Presley: The Searcher · as Self |
2018 | |
2010 | Country's Greatest Stars Live: Vol. 1 · as Self |
2007 | Opry Video Classics: Pioneers · as Self (archive Footage) |
2005 | Grand Ole Opry's Vintage Classics · as Self |
1993 | Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music · as Self |
1992 | |
1991 | |
1987 | Dolly (TV Series) · as Self |
1977 | All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music (TV Series) · as Self |
1975 | Austin City Limits (TV Series) · as Self |
1972 | The Nashville Sound · as Self |
1969 | To Tell the Truth (1969) (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
1969 | The Johnny Cash Show (TV Series) · as Self |
1967 | Kraft Music Hall (TV Series) · as Self |
1965 | Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar · as Self |
1961 | The Mike Douglas Show (TV Series) · as Self - Vocalist |
1961 | The Porter Wagoner Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |