Bill Monroe

Known for: Acting

Born: September 12, 1911 in Rosine, Kentucky, USA - Died: September 8, 1996

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.