Other interesting highlights include one of the last interviews with Roy Acuff before his death, a young Dolly Parton singing with Monroe and there is even a connection to Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead. Performances by Emmylou Harris, The Osborne Brothers, and John Hartford also grace this DVD.
Bill Monroe would be elected to the Country Music Hall Of Fame in 1970, The Songwriters Hall Of Fame in 1971, and The Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall Of Fame in 1997 as an early influence. Bill Monroe: Father Of Bluegrass Music is an interesting and historical look at an under appreciated musical icon.
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