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RIP Doc

Started by kopfjäger, May 30, 2012, 04:09:35 PM

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kopfjäger

May 30, 2012, 04:09:35 PM
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kopfjäger

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May 30, 2012, 04:46:14 PM
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triangleforge

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May 30, 2012, 05:00:12 PM Last Edit: May 30, 2012, 05:03:13 PM by triangleforge
I was lucky enough to see him play a number of times; whether live or recorded, no matter how closely I listened or watched his hands, I could never figure out how he made so many intertwined lines of music come out of one guitar & one flatpick.

In one of the tributes I heard on the radio yesterday, one of his longtime collaborators remarked on how sharp a musician had to be to keep up with him. You could tell he was smiling when he said "You know, Doc never played a song the same way once."

RIP, Doc.
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JBubble

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May 30, 2012, 09:54:16 PM
I was fortunate to see him play at Merlefest numerous times with Alison Krauss and even Bela Fleck. Absolutely amazing musician. One of my faves:

Doc Watson - 1991 - Deep River Blues (Solo)

fastwin

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May 31, 2012, 11:54:08 AM
Just noticed this thread. Doc was awesome and changed the music scene forever! [thumbsup] [clap] [popcorn] [bow_down]
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