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.
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
as SelfNo single figure in American music so dominated a genre as did Bill Monroe with bluegrass. BILL...
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The Porchlight Sessions
as SelfA rare look at the inventiveness of the human spirit through reimagining the history of...
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Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as Self (archive footage)Examine the history of bluegrass music, from its origins to its eventual worldwide popularity,...
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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as SelfLongtime fans of bluegrass music and those only recently discovering it will appreciate this...
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Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
as Self (archive footage)The Carter Family, Roy Acuff and the Sons of the Pioneers belong to a select group of the...
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The Johnny Cash Show
as SelfThe Johnny Cash Show was an American television music variety show hosted by Johnny Cash. The...
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Yesteryear in Nashville
as SelfA retrospective program dealing with country music's past, using old film clips, recent...
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