Bill Monroe
Birth date
September 13, 1911
Death date
September 9, 1996
Place of birth
Rosine, Kentucky, USA
Profession
Acting
Age
84 years
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.
Also known as
William Smith Monroe
