Record #:

5004

Author(s):

Potorti, David

Abstract:

Doc Watson began making music in 1935 on a $12 Stella guitar. Today at 77, the five-time Grammy Award winner is semi-retired, but stills finds time from home chores to perform for nationally and locally. Watson discusses his style of playing and what he has learned over the years.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 2, Jan 2001, p37

Subject(s):

Musicians--Watauga County; Watson, Arthel Lane (Doc), 1923-2012