5.30.2012

Artist Spotlight: Doc Watson

Legendary bluegrass master Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson passed away yesterday at the age of 89. Doc resided in the mountains of Western North Carolina.  Blinded as a young infant, he overcame obstacles to master both flatpicking and fingerstyle guitar methods. Find a selection of his music at Amazon.








Amazing Grace (with Chris Thile):



Deep River Blues:


I'll Fly Away (at Merlefest):


Black Mountain Rag:



Playing with Earl Scruggs:




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