Person Open DS/UK/16063 Monroe; Bill (1911-1996); American mandolinist, guitarist, singer, composer, bandleader Monroe Bill 1911-1996 American mandolinist, guitarist, singer, composer, bandleader Male Born William Smith Monroe

William Smith Monroe (13 September 1911 – 9 September 1996) was an American mandolinist who helped create 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 60 years as a singer, instrumentalist, composer and bandleader. He is often referred to as The Father of Bluegrass. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 5/7/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 48e3f476-c62e-4adc-8248-ec8c44c04b53