Obituary of Bill Monroe

Bill Monroe

William Smith Monroe (born September 13, 1911 in Rosine, Kentucky) was a musician and singer-songwriter who was best known for creating the Bluegrass music genre and for being known as “Father of Bluegrass.” Bill died on September 9, 1996 and his death was because of a stroke. He died at age 84 just four days before his 85th birthday.

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Bill Monroe Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Monroe, Bill
Common Name: Bill Monroe
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Rosine, Kentucky, United States
Birth Date: September 13, 1911
Age: 84 (at death)
Also Known As: Father of Bluegrass
Occupations:
- Musician
- Singer-Songwriter
Genres:
Active Years: 1927-1996

Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Mountain Dew
Favorite Color: Gray
Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
Favorite Actor: Julia Roberts

Bill's Family Tree

Birth Name: William Smith Monroe
Father: James Buchanan Monroe (1857-1928)
Mother: Malissa Vandiver Monroe (1870-1921)
Brother(s):

Charlie Monroe (born July 6, 1903-died September 27, 1975)
Birch Monroe (born May 16, 1901-died May 15, 1982)
Harry Monroe (1893-1954)
Speed Monroe (1894-1967)
John Monroe (1896-1962)

Sister(s):

Bertha Monroe (1908-1997)
Maude Monroe (1898-1961)

Spouse/Partner:

Della Streeter (married?-1996, his death)

Son(s):

James Monroe

Daughter(s):

Melissa Monroe (1936-1990)

Death Notice:

Date: September 09 1996 at age 84
Place: Springfield, Tennessee, United States
Cause of Death: Stroke
Interment: Buried at Rosine Cemetery in Rosine, Kentucky

Category Tags:

Musician Singer-Songwriter BlueGrass Music Genre American Born on September 13th Born in 1911 Born in Kentucky Died in 1996 Died at age 84 Died from Stroke

Quotable Quotes:

"Bill Monroe's legacy and influence continue to live on in the hearts and minds of bluegrass enthusiasts, cementing his place as one of the genre's greatest pioneers. (V)"

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