Bill Monroe Net Worth

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Bill Monroe net worth is
$900,000

Bill Monroe Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family

William Smith Monroe (/mənˈroʊ/; September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter who created the style of music known as bluegrass. The genre takes its name from his band, the "Blue Grass Boys", named for Monroe's home state of Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 69 years as a singer, instrumentalist, composer and bandleader. He is often referred to as The Father of Bluegrass. 
Full NameBill Monroe
Net Worth$900,000
Date Of BirthSeptember 13, 1911
DiedSeptember 9, 1996, Springfield, Tennessee, United States
Place Of BirthRosine, Kentucky, USA
OccupationBluegrass artist
ProfessionSinger, Music artist, Uncle Pen, Footprints in the Snow, Wayfaring Stranger
Work PositionEast Tennessee Blues played by Bill Monroe on mandolin and Doc Watson on guitar.
NationalityAmerican
SpouseDella Streeter
ChildrenJames Monroe, Melissa Monroe, Uncle Pen, Footprints in the Snow, Wayfaring Stranger
ParentsMalissa Vandiver Monroe, James Buchanan Monroe, Uncle Pen, Footprints in the Snow, Wayfaring Stranger
SiblingsCharlie Monroe, Birch Monroe, Bertha Monroe, Uncle Pen, Footprints in the Snow, Wayfaring Stranger
NicknamesBill Monroe, Bill Monrow
IMDBhttp://imdb.com/name/nm0598463
AwardsGrammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Academy of Country Music Awards Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award, Uncle Pen, Footprints in the Snow, Wayfaring Stranger
NominationsGrammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance
MoviesBill Monroe: The Father of Bluegrass
Star SignVirgo
#Fact
1Biography in: "American National Biography". Supplement 1, pp. 419-420. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002.
2Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 (under the category Early Influence).
3His band was called "The Bluegrass Boys" in tribute to his home state of Kentucky, the bluegrass state - the music took its designation from the band.
4Received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993.
5In 1989 won the first Grammy ever given for bluegrass music for his album "Southern Flavor".
6Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1970.
7Performed in the White House for four presidents.
8Considered the "Father of Bluegrass". The term bluegrass came from the name of Monroe's band -- the Blue Grass Boys.

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Marty Stuart Show2008-2014TV Series writer - 11 episodes
Conan O'Brien Can't Stop2011Documentary writer: "Blue Moon of Kentucky"
Country's Greatest Stars Live: Vol. 12010Video performer: "Blue Moon Of Kentucky", "Muleskinner Blues Blue Yodel #8" / writer: "Blue Moon Of Kentucky"
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers2007Video performer: "Uncle Pen" / writer: "Uncle Pen"
P.O.V.2007TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode
For the Bible Tells Me So2007Documentary performer: "Lord Protect My Soul" / writer: "Lord Protect My Soul"
A Tribute to the King2005Video documentary writer: "Blue Moon Of Kentucky"
American Masters2005TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode
Elvis: The Memphis Flash2005Video documentary writer: "Blue Moon Of Kentucky"
The Cat in the Hat2003writer: "Rawhide", "Big Mon"
Elvis Presley: The Back Story, Vol. 12003Video documentary writer: "Blue Moon of Kentucky"
Estradilla: Agents & Elvis2003TV Movie writer: "Blue Moon of Kentucky"
Elvis: The Missing Years2001Video documentary writer: "Blue Moon of Kentucky"
Men of Honor2000performer: "Blue Yodel #4"
Lawn Dogs1997performer: "In The Pines"
Fire Down Below1997writer: "Kentucky Waltz"
Go Now1995writer: "Blue Moon Of Kentucky"
Blink1993writer: "JERUSALEM RIDGE"
Quantum Leap1993TV Series writer - 1 episode
Delta1992TV Series writer - 1 episode
Wedlock1991performer: "All the Good Times Are Past and Gone" - uncredited
Big Bad John1990writer: "Uncle Pen"
Dolly1988TV Series performer - 1 episode
Planes, Trains & Automobiles1987writer: "Blue Moon of Kentucky" 1948
The Money Pit1986performer: "CANDY GAL" / writer: "CANDY GAL"
Sweet Dreams1985writer: "Blue Moon of Kentucky"
Arena1985TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Coal Miner's Daughter1980writer: "Blue Moon of Kentucky"
Country Superstars of the 70s1979TV Movie performer: "Country Is" / writer: "Little Cabin Home on the Hill"
50 Years of Country Music1978TV Movie performer: "Mule Skinner Blues"
The Porter Wagoner ShowTV Series performer - 2 episodes, 1968 - 1976 writer - 2 episodes, 1967 - 1970
The Johnny Cash ShowTV Series writer - 4 episodes, 1969 - 1971 performer - 2 episodes, 1970 - 1971
Arthur Godfrey and His Friends1958TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Ed Sullivan Show1958TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show1958TV Series writer - 1 episode

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Still Ramblin'2001TV Movie documentaryHimself (voice)
An Evening of Country Greats: A Hall of Fame Celebration1996TV SpecialHonoree
The Roots of Country: Nashville Celebrates the Ryman1994TV SpecialHimself
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music1994DocumentaryHimself
I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive1993DocumentaryHimself
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music1993TV Movie documentaryHimself
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts1991TV SpecialHimself
The Full Moon Show1991TV Series documentaryHimself
Grand Ole Opry 65th Anniversary1991TV SpecialHimself
Cinemax Sessions1988TV SeriesHimself
Dolly1988TV SeriesHimself
Country Superstars of the 70s1979TV MovieHimself
That's Country1977Himself
All You Need Is Love1977TV Series documentaryHimself
The Porter Wagoner Show1968-1976TV SeriesHimself - Guest
8th Annual Country Music Association Awards1974TV SpecialHimself - Presenter
Earl Scruggs: The Bluegrass Legend - Family & Friends1972TV Movie documentaryHimself - Performer
The Johnny Cash Show1970-1971TV SeriesHimself - Singer / Mandolin Player
Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar1965Himself
Grand Ole Opry1956TV SeriesHimself

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