Product Details

• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Mvd Visual
• DVD Release Date: July 8, 2008
• Run Time: 90 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0017LZ290
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,990 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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FATHER OF BLUEGRASS MUSIC - DVD Movie

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mandolinman, September 16, 2008

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Hans Sjöstedt (Vargarda Sweden) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Father of Bluegrass Music (DVD)

Don't buy this one , if you own Father of Bluegrass from 1999. This is the same DVD, with a litte diffrent frontcover.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute "must-see" for bluegrass fans and players everywhere, August 13, 2008

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Father of Bluegrass Music (DVD)

Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music is the DVD documentary of legendary musician Bill Monroe, credited with creating bluegrass from a fusion of fiddle tunes, Scotch-Irish ballads he learned from his mother and uncle, and "old Southern blues" taught to him by black blues guitarist Arnold Schultz. Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music pays tribute to this one-of-a-kind composer with interviews, archival footage including rare 1990s performances that Monroe gave in his final years, backstage glimpses of Monroe at the Grand Ole Opry, and much more. An absolute "must-see" for bluegrass fans and players everywhere. 90 minutes.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming Enlightning, September 12, 2009

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Kathy Bakke (Central, AK USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Father of Bluegrass Music (DVD)

I loved Bill Monroe, "Father of Bluegrass", I've watched it many times and don't get tired of it. Having John Hartford and a young Del McCoury on it was a plus! I would recommend it to anyone that enjoys classic bluegrass and Bill Monroe, it keeps him and his wonderful music alive in our hearts. His high lonesome songs to his jigs that make you feel like dancing are entertaining. I regret that I never got to see him perform in person!