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Date of Birth
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13-September-1911
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Place of Birth
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Rosine
(United States of America, Kentucky, Ohio County)
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Nationality
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United States of America
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Also know as
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William Smith Monroe, Monroe, Bill, The Father of Bluegrass, Joe Ahr, Rupert Jones, Wilbur Jones, James B. Smith, James W. Smith
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Profession
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Singer, Artist, Musician
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William Smith Monroe 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.
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