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  • Born in Rosine, Kentucky, USA
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  • Considered the "Father of Bluegrass". The term bluegrass came from the name of Monroe`s band -- the Blue Grass Boys.
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  • His 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.
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  • In 1989 won the first Grammy ever given for bluegrass music for his album "Southern Flavor".
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  • Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1970.
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  • Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 (under the category Early Influence).
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  • Performed in the White House for four presidents.
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  • Received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993.
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  • The Father of Bluegrass
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