Bill Monroe

Bill Monroe

9/13/1911 – 9/9/1996Rosine, 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.

Filmography (9 titles)

Newport and the Great Folk DreamMovie

Newport and the Great Folk Dream

Self (archive footage) · 2025

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass MusicMovie

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

Self (archive footage) · 2019

The Porchlight SessionsMovie

The Porchlight Sessions

Self · 2017

Opry Video Classics: Pioneers10.0Movie

Opry Video Classics: Pioneers

Self (archive footage) · 2007

Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music9.5Movie

Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music

Self · 1993

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music7.0Movie

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

Self · 1992

Yesteryear in NashvilleShow

Yesteryear in Nashville

Self · 1982

Movie

Scruggs: A Festival of Music

Self · 1972

The Johnny Cash Show6.5Show

The Johnny Cash Show

Self · 1969