Top 10 Quotes & Sayings by Bill Monroe

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American musician Bill Monroe.
Last updated on December 3, 2024.
Bill Monroe

William Smith Monroe was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter, who created the bluegrass music genre. Because of this, he is often called the "Father of Bluegrass".

I was determined to carve out a music of my own. I didn't want to copy anybody.
Country music belongs to America.
Bluegrass has brought more people together and made more friends than any music in the world. You meet people at festivals and renew acquaintances year after year. — © Bill Monroe
Bluegrass has brought more people together and made more friends than any music in the world. You meet people at festivals and renew acquaintances year after year.
Practice every time you get a chance.
Bluegrass is wonderful music. I'm glad I originated it.
I'm a farmer with a mandolin and a high tenor voice.
Practice every time you get a chance
I wanted to use some kind of name so people would know where I was from. So I took the name "bluegrass." There is not a prettier name in the whole world.
I just wanted a style of music all my own.
I just hope bluegrass entertainers take care of their music and take care of their fans. If you don't practice, the man next door who is practicing will beat you.
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