Uncle Pen video

Uncle Pen was written by "The Father of Bluegrass" music, the great Bill Monroe. Back in the 40's Bill Monroe gathered and orchestrated the combination of stringed instruments that defines traditional Bluegrass music. Monroe has the distinction of being the sole creator of a purely American genre of music. This tune has the famous "G Run" riff (following "you can hear it sing") that Lester Flatt played in Monroe's original lineup. Enjoy. - Fret Killer

Running time: 02:57

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