Doc Watson

E.Vil · 05-28-2011, 11:39 AM

Arthel Lane “Doc” Watson, born March 3, 1923 in Deep Gap, North Carolina, is a guitar player, banjo player, songwriter and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues and gospel music. According to Doc on his three CD biographical recording “Legacy”, he got the nickname “Doc” during a live radio broadcast when the announcer remarked that his given name Arthel was odd and he needed an easy nickname to go by. A fan in the crowd shouted “Call him Doc!” presumably in reference to the Sherlock Holmes sidekick Doctor Watson. The name stuck ever since.

I heard his song Shady Grove about 2 years ago and have been hooked on his music ever since, Amazing talent. He inspired me to go out and buy a Banjo (still not really played it much though)

Anyone else here like his music?

05-28-2011, 11:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
E.Vil Groupie Join Date: May 2011 Location: East Angles Posts: 10	Doc Watson Arthel Lane “Doc” Watson, born March 3, 1923 in Deep Gap, North Carolina, is a guitar player, banjo player, songwriter and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues and gospel music. According to Doc on his three CD biographical recording “Legacy”, he got the nickname “Doc” during a live radio broadcast when the announcer remarked that his given name Arthel was odd and he needed an easy nickname to go by. A fan in the crowd shouted “Call him Doc!” presumably in reference to the Sherlock Holmes sidekick Doctor Watson. The name stuck ever since. I heard his song Shady Grove about 2 years ago and have been hooked on his music ever since, Amazing talent. He inspired me to go out and buy a Banjo (still not really played it much though) Anyone else here like his music? __________________ NO advertising permitted.