With Body And Soul: A Bluegrass Tribute To Bill Monroe

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Cat No: REBCD7528

Release Date: 19 September 2011

Label: Rebel

Packaging Type: Jewel Case

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 032511752826

Genres: Country Bluegrass

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (August 4, 2011)â€”2011 marks the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Bill Monroe, creator of bluegrass, and without doubt one of the most important and influential figures in American music. In a career that began in the late 1930s, Monroe and his band The Blue Grass Boys started a new genre of roots-based music that not only influenced artists worldwide, from Elvis Presley on down, but effectively shaped or changed the lives of literally thousand of professional and amateur musicians. It is hard to imagine a bluegrass band today that does not include at least a few of Monroe's songs and tunes in its repertoire, and this exceptional budget-priced collection just proves the ongoing strength and impact of his work. It is not just a coincidence that REBEL RECORDS, in its illustrious 50 year history, has recorded numerous pieces that were written by or associated with the Father of Bluegrass Music but played by other first and second generation stars such as Ralph Stanley, Mac Wiseman, Don Reno & Red Smiley, Red Allen, the late Kenny Baker, Tony Rice, Del McCoury, and The Seldom Scene among others. 'With Body And Soul' features 17 classic songs and instrumentals of Monroe's performed by many of the biggest names in bluegrass past and present, including Ralph Stanley, Mac Wiseman, Kenny Baker (teaming up with Monroe himself on "Road to Columbus"), Jim & Jesse, Don Rigsby and The Lonesome River Band to name a few. Includes previously unissued recordings as well as superb, extensive song notes by well-known Monroe biographer Neil V. Rosenberg. As he comments, "these musicians not only preserve the feeling and content of Monroe's repertoire, they reflect his belief that every musician should place a personal stamp upon each performance." Also released REBCD7829 Various 'Let The Light Shine Down: A Gospel Tribute to Bill Monroe'
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