bill monroe

Discussion in 'Country, Bluegrass and Old Time' started by Panik, Feb 1, 2006.

  1. Panik

    Panik Member

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    They do my favorite version ever of "wayfaring stranger". Ammmmazing banjos. Mmmm banjo.
     
  2. Panik

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  3. moonfry

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    the father of bluegrass i dont think it gets any better than him
     
  4. drumminmama

    drumminmama Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    Big fan of Tenbrooks, but my fave version is by Tony Furtado.
     
  5. The_Moroccan_Raccoon

    The_Moroccan_Raccoon Senior Member

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    Bill Monroe is obviously incredible...
     
  6. maryjanegirl_2005

    maryjanegirl_2005 Controlled Chaos

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    Bill Monroe is hands down best bluegrass singer..I loved "Blue Moon Of Kentucky", great song.
     
  7. dd3stp233

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    Classic stuff. I especially like his early recording with Scruggs and Flatt.
     
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    As some may or may not know, there was no such term as "bluegrass" music before Bill Monroe. It came from the name of his group, "The Bluegrass Boys," and was based on the distinctive style of his music. A lot of country, folk, and traditional Southern Appalachian mountain music that predates Bill Monroe is sometimes incorrectly referred to as "bluegrass." I like bluegrass, but I like old-time traditional music much better.
     

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