Personal Info
Known For Acting
Known Credits 8
Gender Male
Birthday September 13, 1911
Day of Death September 9, 1996 (84 years old)
Place of Birth Rosine, Kentucky, USA
Also Known As
- William Smith Monroe
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Biography
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.
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.
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