Today we celebrate the 100th birthday of the legend Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson. Doc always considered himself as "just one of the people," but he was much more to so many. His gentle spirit and humbleness welcomed all types of music into his circle. He inspired many, held court with musical giants and beginners alike, never stopped being a husband and father, and above all, never turned away from his values, traditions, and beliefs. Doc, we miss you every day and hope you are smiling down from Hea
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MerleFest And The Memory Of Doc Watson
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Remembering Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson (March 3, 1923 – May 29, 2012) was an American guitarist, songwriter, and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues, and gospel music. Watson was a blind musician who won seven Grammy awards as well as a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Watson's flatpicking skills and knowledge of traditional American music are highly regarded. He performed with his son, guitarist Merle Watson, for over 15 years until Merle's death in 1985 in an accident on the family farm.
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FOUNDING MASTER: DOC WATSON (1923-2012) Country: Deep Gap, North Carolina (USA) Doc Watson (full name Arthel Lane Watson) was one of the most important guitarists and singers of American folk, country, bluegrass, and old-time music. He is considered a key figure in the development of fingerstyle and especially flatpicking on the acoustic guitar. Doc Watson lost his sight at a young age due to an infection, but this did not prevent him from developing an exceptional talent for music. Raised in a
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Remembering guitarist, songwriter, and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues, and gospel music, the great Doc Watson, born Arthel Lane Watson on March 3, 1923, in Deep Gap, North Carolina – he died on May 29, 2012. Watson won seven Grammy awards as well as a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Watson's flatpicking skills and knowledge of traditional American music are highly regarded. He performed with his son, guitarist Merle Watson, for over 15 years until Merle's death in 1985 in an accide
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