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Monday, October 1, 2012

Bill Monroe: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1997



Monroe began in 1929 and earned a recording contract in 1936.

Mule Skinner Blues (1940):


His popularity peaked when Earl Scruggs joined his band in 1945.

Kentucky Waltz (1951):


Blue Moon of Kentucky (1955):


In the early 60s, the folk revival led to a Monroe revival.

Blue Ridge Mountain Blues (1963):


My Sweet Blue Eyed Darling (1977):


He died in 1996

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