Bill Monroe

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.

Known For

The Johnny Cash Show

Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music

Yesteryear in Nashville

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

Opry Video Classics: Pioneers

Newport and the Great Folk Dream

The Porchlight Sessions

All Movies (7)

• Newport and the Great Folk Dream2025 · as Self (archive footage)
• Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music2019 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Porchlight Sessions2017 · as Self
• Opry Video Classics: Pioneers2007 · as Self (archive footage)
• Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music1993 · as Self
• High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music1992 · as Self
• Scruggs: A Festival of Music1972 · as Self

All TV Shows (2)

• Yesteryear in Nashville1982 · as Self
• The Johnny Cash Show1969 · as Self