Bill Monroe

Known for

Acting

Gender

Male

Born

September 13, 1911

Age at death

84

Died

September 9, 1996

From

Rosine, Kentucky, USA

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.