Doc Watson
Folkamerican folk revivalbluegrass traditionappalachian rootsfingerpicking virtuosity
Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson (March 3, 1923, Deep Gap, North Carolina – May 29, 2012, Winston-Salem, North Carolina) was a guitar player, banjo player, songwriter and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues and gospel music. 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.
Influenced by: Maybelle Carter, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Bill Monroe
- Active:
- 1953-2012
- Scene:
- North Carolina piedmont / Appalachia
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