The Monroe Brothers
Bill Monroe was an American country and bluegrass musician and songwriter born
on September 13, 1911. He reached wider visibility as the mandolinist and
vocalist for the duo The Monroe Brothers, which he established with his brother
Charlie Monroe. The musicians reached professional recognition for a musical
style characterized by fast instrumental solos and high-pitched vocal harmonies.
Their professional career included performing on radio programs in Nebraska and
Iowa and on the station WBT in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their recording career
began with the debut studio record...
