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.
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The guitarist does some crazy stuff too!
Dave S.
RIP Bill Keith. You're missed.
gordon jock
Fantastic. A Great Bluegrass twist on an old Standard.
Jim Carlile
Bill Monroe is the Greatest! Fantastic version of an old favorite.
David
That was awesome!
Ignatz Mouse
Wow. This SMOKES.
Robin Stephenson
Why is he holding a Mandolin and playing a Banjo??
yardbirdsweet
Robin Stephenson Bill Monroe was the bandleader, but Bill Keith is playing banjo on this record.
train fan 4014
sailor yeehaw
Paul Cook
no way you play that fast tape is speed up