Birch Monroe
Birch Monroe | |
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Monroe at Bill Monroe's Second Annual Kentucky Bluegrass Festival, Jackson, Kentucky, August 1972 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Birch Monroe May 16, 1901 Rosine, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | May 15, 1982 (aged 80) |
| Genres | Old time, bluegrass |
| Occupations | Musician, dancer |
| Instruments | Fiddle, bass, vocals |
| Years active | 1929–1982 |
| Labels | County records, Atteiram |
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Birch Monroe (May 16, 1901 – May 15, 1982) was an American old time and early bluegrass fiddler, bassist, dancer, founding member of the Monroe brothers, and older brother to Charlie and Bill Monroe. He grew up on a farm with five brothers and sisters before leaving it in the late twenties. Unlike brothers Charlie and Bill he chose to not pursue a career in music.