Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Happy Birthday, Bill

Bill Monroe
One hundred years ago today, on a farm near Rosine, Kentucky the Father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe, was born.

Here are three videos featuring his distinctive mandolin and high, lonesome sound.

Do enjoy.






Uncle Pen:


Blue Moon of Kentucky:


Wayfaring Stranger:

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1 Comments:

At 11:26 PM, September 13, 2011 Blogger fev had this to say...

"Enjoy" barely begins to get it. Lovely work, Ridge!

 

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