{"product_id":"bill-monroe-the-father-of-bluegrass-1940-58","title":"Bill Monroe - The Father Of Bluegrass: 1940-58","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the undisputed architect of bluegrass, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBill Monroe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fused British Isles folk, African-American blues, holiness gospel, and hot jazz to forge an entirely original American genre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Father Of Bluegrass 1940–58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing foundational classics like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Mule Skinner Blues,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Kentucky Waltz,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the original 3\/4-time rendition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Blue Moon of Kentucky,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this collection showcases Monroe’s percussive mandolin technique, signature high-lonesome tenor, and legendary string bands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpanning breakneck breakdowns and mournful vocal duets, this anthology documents the foundational years of a mandolin virtuoso whose innovation permanently redefined American roots music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ACROBAT","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP","offer_id":60425639461209,"sku":"SDZ-56455","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/369_20261106_1803_120327_534_p_0824046172824_018.jpg?v=1794239889","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/bill-monroe-the-father-of-bluegrass-1940-58","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}