Doc & Merle Watson
Doc and Merle Watson was a father and son folk and bluegrass duo who released a
series of albums between 1971 and 1985. Doc – born Arthel Lane Watson on March
3, 1923 - was blind before the age of one, the result of an eye infection. He
bought his first guitar after earning money helping his father and spent all of
his spare time learning to play it. He joined Jack Williams’ country and western
swing band in 1953. Doc Watson developed his signature guitar sound after
Williams’ band received requests to play square dances, which lead to Watson
teaching himself how to play fiddle t...
Travellin' ManDoc & Merle Watson
St. Louis BluesDoc Watson, Merle Watson and Doc & Merle Watson
Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)Doc & Merle Watson
Peace in the Valley
Doc Watson, Merle Watson and Doc & Merle Watson
Carroll County Blues
Doc Watson, Merle Watson and Doc & Merle WatsonTravellin' ManDoc & Merle Watson
Ballads From Deep Gap
St. Louis BluesDoc Watson, Merle Watson and Doc & Merle Watson
Doc Watson at Gerdes Folk City
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Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)Doc & Merle Watson
Red Rocking Chair
Peace in the Valley
Doc Watson, Merle Watson and Doc & Merle Watson3:02
Carroll County Blues
Doc Watson, Merle Watson and Doc & Merle WatsonOriginal Folkways Recordings 1960-1962
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