Happy Birthday Bill

 posted by Brance on 09.13.06 @ 9:23 am
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monroeWe recently had some great posts reflecting on and remembering the life and career of Bill Monroe. Those posts were published on the anniversary of his death. Today is Bill’s birthday and thought we should remember that as well. So…

Happy Birthday Bill!

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comment #748 By 1969mets on 09.13.06 3:57 pm

Sure, he was a bit of a jerk, but that’s often the case with genuises. The fact is, along with a handful like Ellington and Armstrong, he’s one of the great forces of American music (listen to “My Last Days on Earth” if you think he’s not in their class). Happy Birthday you old b——.

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