Person

Doc Watson

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. He won seven Grammy awards as well as a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. His fingerpicking and flatpicking skills, as well as his knowledge of traditional American music, were highly regarded. Blind from a young age, he performed publicly…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
March 3rd, 1923
Died
May 29th, 2012
Genres
Labels
Columbia
RCA
United Artists
Rounder
Smithsonian Folkways
Last updated: December 1st, 2020

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