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Bill Monroe

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American bluegrass musician, songwriter (1911-1996)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1911 to 1996 · aged 84
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William Smith Monroe was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter who created the bluegrass music genre. For this reason, he is often called the "Father of Bluegrass".

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Bill Monroe (left) and his brother Charlie in 1936Bill Monroe (left) and his brother Charlie in 1936Monroe's Bluegrass Hall of Fame Museum in Morgantown, Indiana. He founded the Hall in 1984.Monroe's Bluegrass Hall of Fame Museum in Morgantown, Indiana. He founded the Hall in 1984.

Awards 4

1997Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1993Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Peabody Awards
National Medal of Arts

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1911 to 1996 · aged 84
Written about in
25 languages

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