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.
- October 25, 1948 Single released – Little Community Church/That Home Above (Columbia 20488, ) *
- October 25, 1985 Bill Monroe led a session on ‘Bluegrass in the Making’ at the Charlotte Country Music Story, a two-day event comprising a series of concerts, workshops and broadcasts at the UNC Charlotte, North Carolina. **
* The single entered Billboard’s Most Played Juke Box Folk Records chart on November 27 and peaked at No 11.
** The Charlotte Country Music Story was presented by North Carolina Arts Council, Folklife Section, Spirit Square Arts Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, October 25-26, 1985.
