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Blue Grass Boy: The Story of Bill Monroe, Father of Bluegrass Music
Blue Grass Boy The Story of Bill Monroe Father of Bluegrass Music Author:Barb Rosenstock, Edwin Fortheringham (Illustrator) Here is the story of Bill Monroe, whose deep Kentucky roots helped him to create the unique American music called bluegrass. — Bill Monroe loved many things: playing music, his big family, and his home in the bluegrass state of Kentucky. Even though his eyes were crossed and didn't work right, Bill's ears worked hard, picking out all sort... more »s of sounds around his treasured home: rushing streams, wailing winds, and sundown jamborees with his family. Through heartache and hard times, Bill held on to these sounds that reminded him of home.« less