William Smith Monroe was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter who created the bluegrass music genre. For this reason, he is often called the "Father of Bluegrass".
Monroe promotional photo, 1952
Bill Monroe (left) and his brother Charlie in 1936
Monroe's Bluegrass Hall of Fame Museum in Morgantown, Indiana. He founded the Hall in 1984.
Mr. Blue Grass is the third studio album by American bluegrass musician Bill Monroe and his band, the Blue Grass Boys. Released on May 29, 1961, by Decca Records, it features 12 songs recorded across
The first song recorded at the final session for Mr. Blue Grass was a cover of Johnny Cash's "Big River".