The Monroe Brothers

The Monroe Brothers

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About The Monroe Brothers

bill monroe (William Smith Monroe) (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) was an American musician who created 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. In 1929, Monroe moved to Indiana to work at an oil refinery with his brothers Birch

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What Would You Give In Exchange

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On the Banks of the Ohio

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Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms

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Nine Pound Hammer Is Too Heavy

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New River Train

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Sinner You Better Get Ready

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My Long Journey Home

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Don't Forget Me

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Just A Song Of Old Kentucky

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All the Good Times

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