Bill Monroe
Personal information
- Known for
- Актёрская работа
- Known credits
- 10
- Gender
- Мужской
- Born
- 13 сентября 1911 г.
- Died
- 9 сентября 1996 г.
- Place of birth
- Rosine, Kentucky, USA
- Also known as
- William Smith Monroe
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.
This biography is only available in English.
