Quotes from Bill Monroe

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

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.

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

Country music belongs to America.

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

Practice every time you get a chance.

Bluegrass has brought more people together and made more friends than any music in the world. You meet people at festivals and renew acquaintances year after year.

Bluegrass has brought more people together and made more friends than any music in the world. You meet people at festivals and renew acquaintances year after year.