From October 1, 2010 through to the end of September 2011, we will, each day, celebrate the life of Bill Monroe by sharing information about him and those people who are associated with his life and music career. This information will include births and deaths; recording sessions; single, LP and CD release dates; and other interesting tidbits. Richard F. Thompson is responsible for the research and compilation of this information. We invite readers to share any tidbits, photos or memories you would like us to include.
- April 6, 1972 Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys performed at the three day University Of Oklahoma Folk Festival, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Bill Monroe – East Tennessee Blues
Richard Greene – 1st fiddle break; Tex Logan – 2nd fiddle break; Richard Greene and Tex Logan – 3rd fiddle break [twin fiddles]; Lamar Grier – banjo; Pete Rowan – guitar; James Monroe – bass.
