Bill Jorgenson

Bill Jorgenson (December 22, 1930 – February 5, 2007) was an American bluegrass musician.

He was primarily noted for being the Father of Wisconsin Bluegrass, a title given to him by Bill Monroe.

[1] Jorgenson began playing the guitar after listening to the WLS National Barn Dance on the radio.

[1] He switched from traditional country music to bluegrass while in basic training in the United States Army.

[1] He launched the Glenmore Opera House, and started the Heritage Farm Bluegrass Festival.