Bill Monroe

Bill Monroe
Bill Monroe is the father of bluegrass. He invented the style, invented the name, and for the great majority of the 20th century, embodied the art form. Beginning with his Blue Grass Boys in the '40s, Monroe defined a hard-edged style of country that emphasized instrumental virtuosity, close vocal harmonies, and a fast, driving tempo. The musical genre took its name from the Blue Grass Boys, and Monroe's music forever has defined the sound of classical bluegrass -- a five-piece acoustic string...
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Bill Monroe Bluegrass 1950-1958
Bluegrass 1950-1958 - Bill Monroe
By: Bill Monroe
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Monroe, Bill [1] Blue Grass Ramble, New Mleskinner Blues, My Little Georgia ...
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Bill Monroe/Doc Watson Live Duet Recordings 1963-1980
Live Duet Recordings 1963-1980 - Bill Monroe/Doc Watson
By: Bill Monroe/Doc Watson
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Monroe, Bill [1] Foggy Mountain Top, What Would You Give In Exchange Four Yo...
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