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Which artist is most associated with bluegrass music?
Bill Monroe, known as the “Father of Bluegrass Music,” was born 100 years ago this week in rural Kentucky. He influenced early country music and rock ‘n’ roll, as well as the hard-driving, high-lonesome genre he created — bluegrass.
What came first bluegrass or country?
Bluegrass bands began forming all over the country and Bill Monroe became the acknowledged “Father of Bluegrass Music.”
When was the golden age of bluegrass?
The ’90s were the golden age of bluegrass and the bluegrass supergroup. The TV show American Music Shop, which ran for three years starting in 1990, often amassed the best star-studded lineups of the time period – like this one: J.D. Crowe, Mark O’Connor, David Grisman, Tony Rice, Jerry Douglas, and Glen Worf.
Who is the best banjo player alive?
Best Banjo Player In The World
- Tony Trischka (1949-)
- Earl Scruggs (1924-2012)
- Bill Keith (1939-2015)
- Noam Pikelny (1981-)
- Bela Fleck (1958-)
- Wade Ward: 1892-1971.
- Pete Seeger: 1919-2014.
- Don Reno: 1927-1984.
What are the top 100 Albums of all time?
Best-Selling Albums of All-Time (91—100) Garth Brooks — Sevens — 10 million; Garth Brooks — The Chase — 10 million; Garth Brooks — Garth Brooks — 10 million; Garth Brooks — In
What are the greatest albums of all time?
The Band (one credited to Bob Dylan and The Band)
What is the greatest selling album of all time?
Worldwide, Thriller is still the best-selling album of all time with a whopping 47 million certified copies sold, six million ahead of Their Greatest Hits. We’ve compiled the top 25 best-selling albums worldwide, but it’s worth noting that there are many ways to count album sales.
Who are the best bluegrass artists of all time?
John Henry. Best performed by the Lily Borthers.