Get a close look at the life of Bill Monroe, father of bluegrass music, and uncover surprising facts

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Published 2023-01-29

Join us on a journey through the life of Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass music and a true historic icon. Discover the story of how Monroe revolutionized American music with his unique style and sound, and how he went on to form the legendary band, The Bluegrass Boys. Explore the lesser-known facts about his childhood and career, and learn how he influenced other legendary bluegrass artists such as Flatt & Scruggs, Reno and Smiley, Jimmy Martin, and many others. This bluegrass documentary offers a captivating close look into the life and legacy of the king of bluegrass music, Bill Monroe.
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All Comments (21)

@nancywells2816 9 months ago

Bill Manroe is my favorite bluegrass Singer,Love his music.
@williamlewis9350 2 months ago

Great video. Wish you had of included the story about him scratching the word Gibson off the headstock, leaving only the word 'The".
@jeffwoldaudio 2 days ago

Regarding Elvis, Bill was quoted as saying those were "powerful checks" he received from the sales of Elvis' BMOK recording.
@AdmiringCorgi-ci9xc 9 days ago

I LOVE THIS. TOMMY SNOW
@gregbrown4962 4 months ago

The Monroe brothers actually went to work for Sinclair Oil in the refinery at Whiting Indiana a suburb of Chicago. To my knowledge they never worked for Standard Oil.
@darrenkessinger4242 3 days ago

Im from butler county an used to play in rosin at old barn jamboree know james real well he played with me in hartfod Kentucky
@hakanabrahamson8257 1 month ago

Many interesting facts are left behind, such as the everlasting conflicts with his bandmates. And why he mistrusted so many people who supported him. Based on his unhappy childhood - he never trusted anyone.
@jaclynalley809 1 year ago

Love this! In the Pines is my favorite Bill Monroe tune! I learned a lot from this documentary. . Keep up the good work.
@skydiverclassc2031 1 year ago

Monroe did play on TV during the mid-50s, appearing on "The Country Show", which was an offshoot of the the Grand Old Opry. He didn't appear on many shows as far as I know, but the shows are rebroadcast on RFD=TV on Saturdays.
@darrenkessinger4242 3 days ago

I live in Morgantown Kentucky
@crystalballgazers 3 months ago

Thank you for this!!!
@joeybrown9218 6 months ago

Please make a special on tony rice
@gingerludtke8503 1 year ago

Excellent- thank you!
@RadekNiec 1 year ago

Amazing top class documentary! Thank you
@EliCosper85 10 months ago

Bill is The Architect
@darrenkessinger4242 3 days ago

Yes they worked as standard bills son james told me that
@bouffant-girl 3 months ago

Awesome
@danbernstein4694 7 months ago

at 19:45 the great Clarence White pickin' in the background.
@ChrisHenryVideos 1 year ago

well done!
@jeremycline9542 11 months ago

Is that the same Arnold Schultz who helped pioneer Kentucky thumb-style?