{"product_id":"bill-monroe-the-father-of-bluegrass-1940-58","title":"Bill Monroe - The Father Of Bluegrass: 1940-58","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the undisputed architect of bluegrass, Bill Monroe fused British Isles folk, African-American blues, holiness gospel, and hot jazz to forge an entirely original American genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Father Of Bluegrass 1940–58 captures the seminal first two decades of Monroe’s recorded output, tracing his trajectory from the early, high-energy sessions on RCA Victor’s Bluebird label through his landmark mid-40s Columbia releases and his golden-era 1950s Decca recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing foundational classics like \"Mule Skinner Blues,\" \"Kentucky Waltz,\" and the original 3\/4-time rendition of \"Blue Moon of Kentucky,\" this collection showcases Monroe’s percussive mandolin technique, signature high-lonesome tenor, and legendary string bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning breakneck breakdowns and mournful vocal duets, this anthology documents the foundational years of a mandolin virtuoso whose innovation permanently redefined American roots music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ACROBAT","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":59078547734872,"sku":"TKM-47934","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4266\/0184\/files\/369_20261106_1803_120327_534_p_0824046172824_018.jpg?v=1794233505","url":"https:\/\/truckmusic.store\/products\/bill-monroe-the-father-of-bluegrass-1940-58","provider":"Truck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}