Longtime fans of bluegrass music and those only recently discovering it will appreciate this documentary on the genre, which was born of a combination of African and Celtic sounds and is the base of American country music. This film traces the musical form from its Appalachian roots to the present. The rise, fall, and consistent revival of bluegrass chronicled through oral history and visual record, resulting in a priceless film that even casual fans are sure to enjoy.
Credits
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music Cast
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Character |
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Earl Scruggs
He was 66, 88 years old when he died
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as Himself |
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Lester Flatt
He was 76, 64 years old when he died
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as Himself (archive footage) |
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Bill Monroe
He was 79, 84 years old when he died
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as Himself |
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Alison Krauss
She was 19, now 52 years old
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Ralph Stanley
He was 63, 89 years old when he died
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as Himself |
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Jimmy Martin
He was 63, 77 years old when he died
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as Himself |
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music Crew
