Father of Bluegrass Music
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Actor: Bill MonroeBrand: MUSIC VIDEO DIST
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-07-08
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Mvd Visual
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DVD Review: An absolute "must-see" for bluegrass fans and players everywhere
Summary: 5 Stars
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music is the DVD documentary of legendary musician Bill Monroe, credited with creating bluegrass from a fusion of fiddle tunes, Scotch-Irish ballads he learned from his mother and uncle, and "old Southern blues" taught to him by black blues guitarist Arnold Schultz. Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music pays tribute to this one-of-a-kind composer with interviews, archival footage including rare 1990s performances that Monroe gave in his final years, backstage glimpses of Monroe at the Grand Ole Opry, and much more. An absolute "must-see" for bluegrass fans and players everywhere. 90 minutes.
Description of Father of Bluegrass Music
No single figure in American music so dominated a genre as did Bill Monroe with bluegrass. Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music features performances by Bill Monroe & the Blue Grass Boys Lester Flatt Emmylou Harris Paul McCartney the Osborne Brothers Dolly Parton Ricky Skaggs Marty Stuart John Hartford and a once-in-a-lifetime Blue Grass Boys reunion featuring Del McCoury Chubby Wise and Bill Keith. The film features archival footage and rare 1990s performances from Monroe's final years including many of the greatest songs from his six decades of recording such as "Uncle Pen" and "Muleskinner Blues." In addition it offers unparalleled access to Bill Monroe telling his story in his own words. Other interview subjects include the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia and country music legend Roy Acuff in one of his final film appearances. Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music stands alone as the most intimate and detailed portrait of this unique musical innovator.System Requirements:Running Time: 90 minutesFormat: DVD AUDIO Genre:?MUSIC DVD/LIVE PERFORMANCES UPC:?022891457794 Manufacturer No:?MVDV4577Country Music CDs
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