1.
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
2.
I was determined to carve out a music of my own. I didn't want to copy anybody.
Bill Monroe
3.
I'm a farmer with a mandolin and a high tenor voice.
Bill Monroe
4.
Practice every time you get a chance
Bill Monroe
5.
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
6.
Bluegrass is wonderful music. I'm glad I originated it.
Bill Monroe
7.
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
8.
Country music belongs to America.
Bill Monroe
9.
I just wanted a style of music all my own.
Bill Monroe
