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William Smith Monroe (/mənˈroʊ/; September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter, who created the style of music known as bluegrass. Because of this, he is commonly referred to as the "Father of Bluegrass".[1]
The genre takes its name from his band, the Blue Grass Boys, named for Monroe's home state of Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 69 years as a singer, instrumentalist, composer and bandleader.
The genre takes its name from his band, the Blue Grass Boys, named for Monroe's home state of Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 69 years as a singer, instrumentalist, composer and bandleader.
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Thank you, my friend Maj Marty Hogan for making us aware that (September 12 is the anniversary of the birth of American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter William Smith Monroe "who created the style of music known as bluegrass. Because of this, he is commonly referred to as the "Father of Bluegrass"
Rest in peace William Smith Monroe!
Rest in peace William Smith Monroe!
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Great music history share. I am a more recent fan of bluegrass os this is great info
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