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Doc played guitar in both flatpicking and fingerpicking style, but was best known for his flatpick work. His virtuosity combined with his authenticity as a mountain musician made him a highly influential figure during the folk music revival. He pioneered the fast and flashy bluegrass lead guitar style which has been adopted and extended by others such as Clarence White and Tony Rice. He was also an accomplished banjo player and in the past had accompanied himself on harmonica as well.
In 1986 he received the North Carolina Award and in 2000 he was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor. In 1997, Doc received the National Medal of the Arts from President Clinton.
He was generally joined on stage by his grandson and Merle’s son Richard as well as his musical partner of twenty years, Jack Lawrence.
He was host to the annual MerleFest music festival held every April at Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The festival features a vast array of acoustic style music focusing on the folk, bluegrass, blues and old time music genres. It’s named in honor of Merle Watson and is one of the most popular acoustic music festivals in the world, drawing over 85,000 music fans each year.
In late May 2012, Watson was listed in critical condition but was responsive at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, after undergoing colon surgery.
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rchlwdnrbntly
Great Uncle Arthel "DOC", I miss you so much. Wasnt ready to let you go so soon. Love and miss you. Thank you for the wisdom, memories and music. MISS YOU and Aunt RosaLee.
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Liucija_S
Bluegrass guitar God!
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YurecOgurec
Гитарист, который мотивирует учиться играть на гитаре. Спасибо за отличную музыку. RIP.
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prescottscott
#RIP, didn't know you were gone, Doc, thank you for all the music.
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GarethSherry
May you rest in peace Doc. I can't believe you've gone. Only just found out and I'm totally shocked. Gonna raise a glass of something strong in your honour tonight.
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KeithJones
RIP, Doc Watson
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swordboy8861
RIP
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muteoff
It's a shame it took the news of his dying for me to finally listen to him. Really enjoyable stuff even for someone like me a few generations removed from him.
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d1lll1nger
Goodbye legend..thank you for your beautiful music.
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CDPETE01
One Artist I've known about for ever but never seemed to listen to,time to rectify ,RIP Doc.
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Tag1955
R.I.P Doc.I discovered him late but since he has been an integral part of my listening experience.He will be missed wherever music lovers gather.
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Skathi
RIP Doc. One of my favourites :( Sad day.
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stasap
These mountains wept last night; but today they glow with blue skies. Honoring the man who filled their valleys with music, and brought their people together as one. You will be greatly missed. Love and Peace to you and your family.
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Drazba
God Bless you Doc- best wishes to his family
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ngkemp
A TRUE legend passes...
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baldonbald
RIP Doc.
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schwagcast
Miss you already, Doc. Godspeed.
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wildtony40
RIP DOC WE Miss You.
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rockabillyfan
....thank you for the good music, RIP Doc.
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mlinci
RIP Doc.
All 61 shouts
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