Bill Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) developed the style of… Read Full Bio ↴Bill Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) developed the style of country music known as bluegrass, which takes its name from his band, the "Blue Grass Boys," named for his home state of Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 60 years as a singer, instrumentalist, composer and bandleader. He is often referred to as "the father of bluegrass."
In the rock (and roll) community, Bill Monroe may be best known via one of Elvis Presley's earliest recordings at Sun Records, that of Monroe's 'Blue Moon of Kentucky'. Patsy Cline also made a highly regarded version of this song.
In the rock (and roll) community, Bill Monroe may be best known via one of Elvis Presley's earliest recordings at Sun Records, that of Monroe's 'Blue Moon of Kentucky'. Patsy Cline also made a highly regarded version of this song.
Crossing The Cumberlands
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Linda Fields
This is the best version of this one I have heard and I do believe that is because of the man playing the fiddle. It is calling out hauntingly and unceasingly forever and it set a tone of quality to the tune no one else has.
Linda Fields
No one in this world played the way Kenny did and that is for sure. There has never been a better fiddler anywhere.
MICHAEL HALL OFFICIAL MUSIC CHANNEL
+Linda Fields That would be the great Kenny Baker playing fiddle..Amazing here
richard fisk
So beautiful.
Mandolin1944
Fantastic the mandolin break in this tune is not too fancy but it has always been one of my favorites because it is kind of haunting.
Peter Hackman
Rual Yarbrough on banjo, Doug Green bass, James Monroe guitar (I was there).
Pawel Klin
Does anyone know what's called the picture in this video and who is the author? Thanks
franklin field
DONT KNOW FOR SURE , BUT IT IS PROBABLY PEOPLE COMING THRU THE CUMBERLAND GAP , HEADING OUT WEST IN THE EARLY 1800s