15 Quotes by Bill Monroe


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    Bluegrass is wonderful music. I’m glad I originated it.

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    I was determined to carve out a music of my own. I didn’t want to copy anybody.

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    I’m a farmer with a mandolin and a high tenor voice.

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    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.

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    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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