Doc Watson

Inspirational American folk guitarist famed for his flatpicking styleFor almost 50 years, Doc Watson, who has died aged 89, was the most illustrious name in traditional American folk music. A superb, original guitarist and a singer of warmth and simplicity, he set countless musicians on the road to careers in folk music. Probably no folk performer of his time has inspired greater admiration and affection.Watson was born and grew up in the small community of Deep Gap in the Blue Ridge mount...

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