Bill Monroe : Father of Bluegrass Music

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The legendary father of bluegrass, Bill Monroe, is joined here in memorable performances by Lester Flatt, Emmylou Harris, Paul McCartney, the Osborne Brothers, Dolly Parton, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, John Hartford, and a once-in-a-lifetime Blue Grass Boys reunion featuring Del McCoury, Chubby Wise, and Bill Keith. The film also features archival footage and rare 1990s performances from Monroe's final years, including many of the greatest songs from his six decades of recording such as Uncle Pen and Muleskinner Blues. In addition, it offers exclusive access to Bill Monroe telling his story in his own words. Other interview subjects include the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia and country music legend Roy Acuff in one of his final film appearances. Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music is an intimate, compelling, and detailed portrait of this unique musical innovator. (98 minutes)
Bill Monroe (3:08)
Monroe's Beginnings (4:35)
"I'm On My Way Back to the Old Home" (5:13)
Playing the Blues and Bluegrass (4:39)
Monroe Brothers (5:01)
Grand Ole Opry (3:23)
Monroe's Persona (7:50)
Blue Grass Boys (7:22)
"Roanoke" and "Cheyenne" (7:02)
"Blue Moon of Kentucky" (2:38)
Joining the Blue Grass Boys (4:24)
Musical Styles (7:25)
Monroe's Health Struggles (4:58)
Monroe's Mandolins (3:58)
Learning to Play (9:28)
Respecting Music (8:50)
Bonus Footage (7:07)

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