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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1911-09-13 (113 years old)

Place of Birth

Rosine, Kentucky, USA

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.

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