Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

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  • bluegrass
  • country
  • americana
  • banjo
  • folk
William Smith Monroe, (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) developed the style of music known as bluegrass, which takes its name from his band, the "Blue Grass Boys," named for Monroe's 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." Monroe was born in Rosine, Kentucky.

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Albums

Bluegrass Instrumentals (1965)
The Original Bluegrass Sound (1965)
Bluegrass Ramble (1962)
Knee Deep in Bluegrass (1958)
Bluegrass '87
In the Pines
Mansions for Me
Mule Skinner Blues
Nine Pound Hammer

Singles

Shenandoah Breakdown / Mary at the Home Place (1964)
I'm Going Back to Old Kentucky / Molly and Tenbrooks (The Race Horse Song) (1949)
My Rose of Old Kentucky / Sweetheart You Done Me Wrong (1948)
Goodbye Old Pal / Blue Moon of Kentucky (1947)

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