Bill Monroe was born September 13, 1911 in Rosine, Kentucky, USA and died September 9, 1996 in Springfield, Tennessee, USA. He was an American musician who developed the style of music known as bluegrass, which 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."
Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 (Early Influence).