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Country music belongs to America.
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Birth: | 13th September, 1911 |
Death: | 9th September, 1996 |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Musician, Singer |
Bill Monroe was born on his family's farm near Rosine, Kentucky. He was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter who created the style of music known as bluegrass. The genre takes its name from his band, the "Blue Grass Boys", named for Monroe's home state of Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 69 years as a singer, instrumentalist, composer and bandleader. He is often referred to as The Father of Bluegrass.
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