Sep 13, 1911 - Rosine, Kentucky, USA
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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| Movie | 2017 | The Porchlight Sessions | Self | |
| Movie | 1991 | High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music | Self | |
| Movie | 1993 | Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music | Self | |
| Movie | 1972 | Scruggs: A Festival of Music | Self | |
| Movie | 2007 | Opry Video Classics: Pioneers | Self (archive footage) | |
| Movie | 2019 | Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music | Self (archive footage) | |
| TV Show | 1969 | The Johnny Cash Show | Self | 1 |
| TV Show | 1982 | Yesteryear in Nashville | Self | 1 |
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