Doc Watson has died at 89. RIP

I’ve been listening to Doc Watson’s music since I was a teenager. It seems as if styles come and go but Doc has always been there bringing his brand of Americana to life. He was not a purist in the sense that some bluegrass musicians are. His music was a synthesis of musical forms from the American South and it seems to me it was always just right. I know there will be some readers of this blog who are not familiar with Mr. Watson’s music, so enough words. Lets listen.

Deep River Blues

Black Mountain Rag
http://youtu.be/XdUrg2Cqxdw

Tennessee Stud

Finally, here he is with Merle, playing Summertime

http://youtu.be/kNYHJIr0ur4