Doc Watson
Doc Watson was born in Deep Gap, North Carolina, North Carolina, United States on March 3rd, 1923 and is the Folk Singer. At the age of 89, Doc Watson biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
At 89 years old, Doc Watson has this physical status:
Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson (March 3, 1923 – May 29, 2012) was an American guitarist, singer, and guitarist of bluegrass, folk, country, blues, and gospel music.
Watson has received seven Grammy Awards as well as a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
Watson's fingerstyle guitar and flatpicking skills, as well as his knowledge of traditional American music, were highly regarded.
Merle Watson, a guitarist, toured with his son for more than 15 years before Merle Watson's death in 1985 on the family farm.
Personal life
Watson married Rosa Lee Carlton, the niece of famous fiddle player Gaither Carlton, in 1947. Eddy Merle (named after country music legends Eddy Arnold and Merle Travis) in 1949 and Nancy Ellen in 1951.
Watson appeared with the Nashville Bluegrass Band on the Creekside Stage at MerleFest on April 29, 2012. On the festival's Sunday morning, Watson had the opportunity to perform with the Nashville Bluegrass Band for a gospel set. It would be his last appearance.
Watson died at his house on May 21, 2012. He was not seriously injured in the fall, but surgery was required due to an underlying medical condition. Watson died at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in May 29, 2012, as a result of the surgery at the age of 89. He and his wife and son are buried in the Merle and Doc Watson Memorial Cemetery in Deep Gap, North Carolina, North Carolina.