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Born: March 03, 1923 in Deep Gap, NC
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Folk

Biography:
In the latter half of the 20th century there were three pre-eminently influential folk/country guitar players: Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, and Arthel "Doc" Watson, a flat-picking genius from Deep Gap, NC. Unlike the other two, Watson was in middle age before gaining any attention. Since 1960, though, when Watson was recorded with his family and frie... Continue Bio >>

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Tickets:
01/09/2010 Newberry Opera House
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Discography:
2004 Sittin' Here Pickin' the Blues
2002 'Round the Table Again
1999 Third Generation Blues
1998 Home Sweet Home
1998 Del Doc & Mac
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Similar Artists: Norman Blake Scott Nygaard Merle Travis Jean Ritchie Charlie Monroe More >>

Influenced By: The Delmore Brothers The Stanley Brothers Leadbelly Chet Atkins Merle Travis More >> Followers: Eugene Chadbourne Fred Pike Tony Rice Norman Woodlief Glenda Faye More >>

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