Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music (1993)

Synopsis of Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music

Bill Monroe was inarguably the single most important and influential figure in the history of bluegrass music. Fusing the fiddle and madolin sounds of the Eastern Kentucky Hills with the guitars of rural blues and adding a streamlined speed and emotional passion to the music, Monroe was truly the father of bluegrass and a brilliant musician by any standards. This program features performances by Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, with interviews and performances from a host of special guests, including Dolly Parton, Lester Flat, Emmylou Harris, Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Garica, John Hartford, Marty Stuart, Del McCoury, Peter Rowan, Tim O'Brian and noted bluegrass authority Paul McCartney. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

90 mins

Director(s):

Steve Gebhardt

Writer(s):

Larry Nager

Producer(s):

Steve Gebhardt

Categories:

Music & Performing Arts

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