Using+Primary+and+Secondary+Sources+-+Important+Kentuckians

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= = =__Bill Monroe__= =The first important Kentuckian we will learn about is Bill Monroe. Use the clues below to determine why Bill Monroe was important to the state of Kentucky. Be sure to record your information on your //Important Kentuckians: Information-Gathering Grid// throughout your class discussion.= = = = = = =

=Clue 1:= media type="file" key="Blue Moon of KY Audiofile.mp3" width="240" height="20"

What does this clue tell you about Bill Monroe's importance to Kentucky?
=Clue 2:= ="I was determined to carve out a music of my own. I didn't want to copy anybody."= =-Bill Monroe=

What does this clue tell you about Bill Monroe's importance to Kentucky?
=Clue 3:= =**William Smith Monroe, (Bill Monroe) ** (September 13, 1911 to September 9, 1996) was an American musician who created the style of music known as bluegrass, which takes its name from his band, the **Blue Grass Boys**, named for Monroe's home state of Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 60 years as a singer, instrumentalist, composer ,  and bandleader. He is often referred to as The Father of Bluegrass. =