BILL MONROE - The Father Of Bluegrass: 1940-58 (LP)

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: ACRSLP1728
Barcode: 0824046172824
Release Date: 27 November 2026
Label: ACROBAT

As the undisputed architect of bluegrass, Bill Monroe fused British Isles folk, African-American blues, holiness gospel, and hot jazz to forge an entirely original American genre. The Father Of Bluegrass 1940–58 captures the seminal first two decades of Monroe’s recorded output, tracing his trajectory from the early, high-energy sessions on RCA Victor’s Bluebird label through his landmark mid- 40s Columbia releases and his golden-era 1950s Decca recordings. Featuring foundational classics like "Mule Skinner Blues," "Kentucky Waltz," and the original 3/4-time rendition of "Blue Moon of Kentucky," this collection showcases Monroe’s percussive mandolin technique, signature high-lonesome tenor, and legendary string bands. Spanning breakneck breakdowns and mournful vocal duets, this anthology documents the foundational years of a mandolin virtuoso whose innovation permanently redefined American roots music.

140g vinyl.

Tracklisting

Side A

1. Mule Skinner Blues
2. Katy Hill
3. Rocky Road Blues
4. Kentucky Waltz
5. Footprints In The Snow
6. Blue Moon Of Kentucky
7. I Hear A Sweet Voice Calling
8. Wicked Path Of Sin

Side B

1. Toy Heart
2. Uncle Pen
3. I'm On My Way To The Old Home
4. In The Pines
5. Get Up John
6. I'm Working On A Building
7. On And On
8. Scotland