Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music(1993)
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music Synopsis
No single figure in American music so dominated a genre as did Bill Monroe with bluegrass. BILL MONROE: FATHER OF BLUEGRASS MUSIC features performances by Bill Monroe & the Blue Grass Boys, 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 features archival footage and rare 1990s performances from Monroe's final years including many of the greatest songs from his six decades of recording.
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music (1993) is a documentary and music film directed by Steve Gebhardt, released on May 31, 1993. It stars Bill Monroe, Roy Acuff, Jerry Garcia and Paul McCartney. Viewers rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Steve Gebhardt
- Writers:
- Larry Nager
- Status:
- Released
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Monroe
as Self
Roy Acuff
as Self
Jerry Garcia
as Self
Paul McCartney
as Self
Emmylou Harris
as Self
Dolly Parton
as Self
- Marty Stuart
Marty Stuart
as Self
Earl Scruggs
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Steve Gebhardt, written by Larry Nager.
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Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music online?
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Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music (1993) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music?
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The main cast of Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music (1993) includes Bill Monroe, Roy Acuff, Jerry Garcia, Paul McCartney and Emmylou Harris. The film was directed by Steve Gebhardt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music released?
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Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music was released on May 31, 1993.
Is Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music worth watching?
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Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music (1993) holds an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.