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

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.
BILL MONROE

Doors Men Practice
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.
BILL MONROE

People Together Years
Practice every time you get a chance
BILL MONROE

Chance Practice
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.
BILL MONROE

Music Names People
I was determined to carve out a music of my own. I didn’t want to copy anybody.
BILL MONROE

Copies Determined Want
I just wanted a style of music all my own.
BILL MONROE

Music Style Wanted
Country music belongs to America.
BILL MONROE

America Country Rock Roll

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