Get a close look at the life of Bill Monroe, father of bluegrass music, and uncover surprising facts

[@williamlewis9350]

Great video. Wish you had of included the story about him scratching the word Gibson off the headstock, leaving only the word 'The".

[@robertshorthill6836]

I met Bill Monroe during my short career building mandolins in Belgrade, MT. He was a quiet gent that never spoke much in casual conversation. When asked a question, his answer was short and to the point. He spoke only briefly about his early days playing bluegrass. He passed a short time later, letting his legasy be in his recordings and future bands. Even young bluegrassers of the '60s and '70s are gone, leaving room for many new groups in this age.

[@JohnnyConn-nd7zn]

I grew up listen to Bill Monroe he is gone but I am still her at age 81 💙

[@nancywells2816]

Bill Manroe is my favorite bluegrass Singer,Love his music.

[@jerryhilliard4233]

The Stanley Brothers is my favorite

[@clawhammer704]

Used to go to bluegrass festivals all over Virginia and North Carolina. Bill Monroe would be up on stage playing and our group would be up in the camp ground playing music ourselves. We didn’t stop to go see him play on stage. Happened like that numerous times. We just took it for granted. Wished I’d gone down to watch him more now that he’s gone. Too late now. I have got my picture taken with him one time though. Still have that picture.

[@ScenicBliss]

That's a great story.

[@jamesbanjomanjohnson]

somewhere around 1990 we played a front show 4 him at the Lincoln jamboree in Hodgenville Ky, i jammed with some of his band members back stage and he autographed my banjo head with a sharpie marker, it wore off soon from the sweat and beer i spiled on it but i wish i still had it on there, oh well nothing last's forever,, i hope he's still Picken at that big festival in the sky with a lot of my other Picken buddies that iv lost over the years, i wish i could go back and do it all over again...

[@ScenicBliss]

Great story. Sounds like you’ve had a life well lived.

[@jaclynalley809]

Love this! In the Pines is my favorite Bill Monroe tune! I learned a lot from this documentary. . Keep up the good work.

[@ScenicBliss]

Thanks. Glad you found it informative.

[@phinneysue1760]

Listen to him for years nice to know a little about his life love from Canada ❤

[@phinneysue1760]

I work for standard oil in 1969 for a short time

[@jackcrane7853]

He was THE GREATEST OF THE GREATEST.

[@joeybrown9218]

Please make a special on tony rice

[@skydiverclassc2031]

Monroe did play on TV during the mid-50s, appearing on "The Country Show", which was an offshoot of the the Grand Old Opry. He didn't appear on many shows as far as I know, but the shows are rebroadcast on RFD=TV on Saturdays.

[@ScenicBliss]

Thanks for the info. We’ll check it out.

[@erwinvandijke6169]

Well done and very informative for a rookie like me. But that clicking sound of the mouse makes me almost turn away. A pity.

[@crystalballgazers]

Thank you for this!!!

[@AdmiringCorgi-ci9xc]

I LOVE THIS. TOMMY SNOW

[@geoffstockton]

Lonesome harmonies is just millimeters away from being an oxy-moron. 😂 Really enjoyed the video. Subbed and thumbsed-up!

[@darrenkessinger4242]

Im from butler county an used to play in rosin at old barn jamboree know james real well he played with me in hartfod Kentucky

[@gingerludtke8503]

Excellent- thank you!

[@RadekNiec]

Amazing top class documentary! Thank you

[@ScenicBliss]

Thank you so much. Glad you liked it.

[@bouffant-girl]

Awesome

[@jerryhilliard4233]

You didnt mention that Bill wanted The Stanley Brothers to join him in his band and said that Carter Stanley was the most natural lead singer he had ever heard Carter Stanley was a member of The Bluegrass Boys for a short timee while he and Ralph were fueding

[@ChrisHenryVideos]

well done!

[@ScenicBliss]

Glad you liked the video.

[@danbernstein4694]

at 19:45 the great Clarence White pickin' in the background.

[@williambutler8624]

Yes, that is Clarence White, I don't know what year it is, my guess would be early 60's. One of the best FLATPICKERS.

[@darrenkessinger4242]

I live in Morgantown Kentucky

[@EliCosper85]

Bill is The Architect

[@oldcremona]

Earl is the CEO

[@jackcrane7853]

@@oldcremona but WADE MAINER was the SOUL

[@hakanabrahamson8257]

Many interesting facts are left behind, such as the everlasting conflicts with his bandmates. And why he mistrusted so many people who supported him. Based on his unhappy childhood - he never trusted anyone.

[@jeffwoldaudio]

Regarding Elvis, Bill was quoted as saying those were "powerful checks" he received from the sales of Elvis' BMOK recording.

[@ScenicBliss]

Love that, wish I had known before I produced the video...Thanks.

[@gregbrown4962]

The Monroe brothers actually went to work for Sinclair Oil in the refinery at Whiting Indiana a suburb of Chicago. To my knowledge they never worked for Standard Oil.

[@hakanabrahamson8257]

Yes that's right, Sinclair Oil was the company where Bill cleaned the oil cans.

[@darrenkessinger4242]

Yes they worked as standard bills son james told me that

[@jeremycline9542]

Is that the same Arnold Schultz who helped pioneer Kentucky thumb-style?

[@ScenicBliss]

Yes, it is.

[@jeremycline9542]

@@ScenicBliss Then he's one very important American musician.

[@scottduke3681]

rosine ky

[@scottduke3681]

dread god!!!