OT:Doc Watson

Richard G. · May 30, 2012

Read this morning that Doc died at 89. He was one fine musician. A few years ago, he came to Walhalla, SC with his grandson and played even though his doctor had told him to take it easy and especially not yodel. He had a respiratory infection. He did great and yodelled anyway. Near the end of the show, a few locals were invited up on stage to play. My son stood beside Doc and fiddled as he played. Great memory for my son.
Yesterday, Bill Lowe and his wife Connie came by to house to visit and we talked about Doc and the times they had spent and played together.
For a man who was blind from his first year, Doc really made something of himself.
Richard in NW SC

641Dave · May 30, 2012

He was one of a kind that's for sure and he could "pick the splinters" out of a fretboard. Great fella.

RIP Doc.

dr sportster · May 30, 2012

Quite a few Grammys for him too. The only station near me that mentioned him passing was a college station that plays variety but has knowledgable DJs.

Anonymous-0 · May 30, 2012

One of the best if not indeed the best to ever pick up a flattop.

RIP Doc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdUrg2Cqxdw

JoelV77 · May 30, 2012

Sad day. RIP Doc.

John T · May 30, 2012

Heres my favorite Doc Watson tune

Greenville Trestle High

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqR92jqDBJs

John T
Doc plays Greenville Trestle High

DH in Carolina · May 30, 2012

Doc Watson lived about a hour from me in Wilkes county, NC. He did a lot for mountian music in this area. His son was killed when a tractot rolled over on him in 1985. Do a search for Merle Watson as there is an interesting story about him. Doc Watson started Merlefest at Wilkes Community College which drew a large crowd from all over each year. Doc will be missed greatly around here. DH

Dan50 · May 30, 2012

Here is a picture I took of Doc back in '81 or '82. He used to perform at Milwaukee's Summerfest for several years around that time.

The last time I saw Doc was 3-4 years ago in Madison, WI. After the show you could meet and talk to Doc. Just like talking to your neighbor in your backyard. I shook his hand and got his autograph too. He was the fastest, cleanest picker with the most "flavor added" I've ever heard.[/img]

1047pm · May 30, 2012

I remember seeing Doc Watson playing for tips outside the old K-mart in Lenoir NC about 1970. I didn't know who he was then, just that he was a blind man playing a guitar. His son Merle lived in the Kings Creek area between Lenior and Wilkesboro NC. Merlefest held in honor of Merle Watson each spring at Wilkes Comm College draws thousands from around the country,and most all the artist from Nashville have been there. He had a special gift and was a humble man.

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