Bill Monroe
Acting
September 13, 1911
Died at age 84
September 9, 1996
Date of Death
Rosine, Kentucky, USA
9 Credits
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.
