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1936 - Father of Bluegrass

February 17, 1936 - The Father of Bluegrass music, Bill Monroe, makes his first recording in a Charlotte warehouse. By 1939, this country music legend will become a regular guest on WBT's radio programs. He will record nearly 60 songs in Charlotte.

Exhibit & Section: 
History Timeline [1]
Great Depression 1929-1939 [2]
Node Order: 
110
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Event Date Field: 
Wednesday, January 1, 1936
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Source URL:https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/history-timeline-great-depression-1929-1939/1936-father-bluegrass

Links
[1] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/history-timeline [2] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/great-depression-1929-1939