Watson exists today as the only extant proponent of that link between African-American and Caucasian rural music. He is equal parts John Hurt and Jimmie Rogers, Blind Blake and Merle Travis. Doc ...

[energetic music] - Doc Watson was a legend from Deep Gap, North Carolina, just 20 miles up the road here. - Doc Watson was a master musician. There is no question about that.

After Merle’s tragic death in a tractor accident in 1985, Watson continued to perform a “traditional plus” repertoire in collaboration with other musicians, including bassist T. Michael ...

Doc Watson's son Merle began recording and touring with him in 1964. But Merle Watson died at age 36 in a 1985 tractor accident, sending his father into deep grief and making him consider retirement.

Doc Watson's son, Merle, began recording and touring with him in 1964. But Merle Watson died in 1985 at age 36 in a tractor accident, sending his father into deep grief and making him consider ...

From Doc Watson to lifetime folk award, Dougie MacLean sings on By Jeremy Gaunt January 30, 20132:52 AM PSTUpdated January 30, 2013 ...