Bill Monroe is the father of bluegrass. he invented the style, invented the name, andfor the great majority of the 20th century ,embodiedthe art form. Biginning with his Bluegrass Boys in the 40s.Monroe defined a hard-edged style of country that emphasized intrumel virtuosity,close vocal harmonies,and a fast, driving tempo. The musical genre took its name from the Blue Grass Boys ,and Monroe's music forever has defined the sound of classicai bluegrass --a five-piece acoustic string band,playing preciselyand rapidly,switching solos and singing in a plaintive ,high lonesome voice.Not onley did he invent the very sound of the music.
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